gypsum (CaSO4·2H2O)

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf granite
gptkbp:aroma odorless
gptkbp:CASNumber 13397-24-5
gptkbp:chemicalFormula CaSO4·2H2O
gptkbp:cleavage perfect
gptkbp:color gray
white
colorless
gptkbp:containsElement gptkb:sulfur
hydrogen
oxygen
calcium
gptkbp:containsMineral sulfate minerals
gptkbp:crystalSystem monoclinic
gptkbp:density 2.31–2.33 g/cm³
gptkbp:discoveredIn ancient times
gptkbp:event sedimentary rocks
gptkbp:flavor slightly salty
gptkbp:form evaporation of saline water
gptkbp:fracture splintery
gptkbp:habit fibrous aggregates
tabular crystals
granular masses
gptkbp:hardnessMohs 2
gptkbp:hasResource gptkb:China
gptkb:Iran
gptkb:Spain
gptkb:Thailand
gptkb:United_States
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label gypsum (CaSO4·2H2O)
gptkbp:luster vitreous
silky
pearly
gptkbp:meltingPoint 150°C (dehydrates)
gptkbp:otherName alabaster
selenite
satin spar
gptkbp:radioactive non-radioactive
gptkbp:refractiveIndex 1.52–1.53
gptkbp:solubility slightly soluble in water
gptkbp:streak white
gptkbp:tenacity flexible
not elastic
gptkbp:transparency translucent
transparent
gptkbp:uses gptkb:cement
fertilizer
plaster
drywall
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Calcium_Sulfate_(CaS)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5