Gypsum is a very soft mineral composed of calcium sulfate dihydrate. Gypsum is generally found underground near deposits of limestone or other minerals formed by evaporation. Gypsum is typically mined in an open pit quarry. The top producing US states were Oklahoma, California, Iowa, Texas, Nevada, Michigan, and New Mexico. The top three gypsum producing countries are the United States, Australia, and Canada.
Gypsum Board primarily used as a finish for walls and ceilings; known in construction as Drywall.
Plaster ingredient.
Fertilizer and soil conditioner.
A binder in fast-dry tennis court clay.
Plaster of Paris (surgical splints; casting moulds; modeling).
A tofu (soy bean curd) coagulant, making it ultimately a major source of dietary calcium
Adding hardness to water used for homebrewing.
Blackboard chalk.
A component of Portland cement used to prevent flash setting of concrete.
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