Gypsum

Object/Artifact

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Idaho Museum of Mining & Geology

Name/Title

Gypsum

Entry/Object ID

2014.01.007

Description

Chemical Composition: Hydrous Ca Sulfate Crystal System: Massive Hardness: 2 Gypsum Luster: Pearly Rock Classification: Sulfate - Hydrated Specific Gravity: 2.3 Streak: none Variety: Alasbaster

Acquisition

Accession

2014.01

Source or Donor

Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology

Acquisition Method

Gift

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Gypsum

Color

Pinkish