Recently, scientists are studying gypsum in the Salar de Pajonales which is found on both the earth and Mars.
About Gypsum:
It is a sedimentary rock primarily composed of calcium sulfate dihydrate (CaSO4 · 2H2O) and anhydrite (CaSO4).
Gypsum is found in both crystal and rock forms.
Occurrence: It commonly occurs in extensive beds alongside evaporite minerals like anhydrite and halite, especially in Permian and Triassic sedimentary formations.
It is often found in saline lakes and salt pans and constitutes a significant part of cap rock on salt domes,
It generally results from the evaporation of saline water and is one of the more common minerals in sedimentary conditions.
Gypsum that occurs in nature is called mineral gypsum.
In India, Marine gypsum is recovered from salt pans during production of common salt in coastal region, particularly in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu.
Applications of Gypsum:
Agricultural use: It works as an agent to remove Saline/Alkaline ingredients in the soil. It acts more or less like manure.
Industrial use: It is used in manufacturing lime and in cement industry and also used in manufacturing Plaster of Paris.
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