Gypsum

Object/Artifact

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Crater Rock Museum

Gypsum

Gypsum

Name/Title

Gypsum

Entry/Object ID

2014.1.144

Description

Chemical Composition: CaSO4-2(H2O) Crystal System: Monoclinic System Description: Common Name: Gypsum Chemistry: CaSO4-2(H2O), Hydrated Calcium Sulfate Group: Sulfates Location: Unknown Description: A block of Gypsum , white in color. It has compacted layers and on the flat surface, appears almost like a mica.

Collection

RAGM Mineral Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2014.1

Source or Donor

Crater Rock Museum (unknown donors)

Acquisition Method

Gift

Dimensions

Width

5 in

Depth

3-1/2 in

Length

11 in

Dimension Notes

Dimension taken at widest points

Location

Location

Shelf

CS-F-2

Room

Curation Storage

Building

Crater Rock Museum

Category

Permanent

Moved By

Jillian Mather Kettley

Date

February 21, 2024