Gypsum

Definition:

• (n.) A mineral consisting of the hydrous sulphate of lime (calcium). When calcined, it forms plaster of Paris. Selenite is a transparent, crystalline variety; alabaster, a fine, white, massive variety.

Compare gypsum with other words:

gypsum vs. lime

gypsiferous vs. gypsum

gypseous vs. gypsum

coralloid vs. gypsum

gypsum vs. talc

gypsum vs. mica

calcite vs. gypsum

anhydrite vs. gypsum

alabaster vs. gypsum

gypsum vs. selenite

coving vs. gypsum

gypsum vs. plaster

calcine vs. gypsum

gypsum vs. hydrate

gypsum vs. sulfur

gypsum vs. limestone