Rock Gypsum

Rock Gypsum is a sedimentary rock in the class known as chemical sedimentary rocks. It is formed by the evaporative deposition of gypsum from solution. It is commercially very important for the production of plaster of Paris and gypsum wallboard for house construction.

Sedimentary Rocks
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Reference
Lutgens and Tarbuck
Ch 6
 
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