This mineral can form Balatino type laminations and both this mineral and a related mineral with one fewer component can be found in chicken wire structures.
This mineral can form Balatino type laminations and both this mineral and a related mineral with one fewer component can be found in chicken wire structures. When subjected to high heat, this mineral can convert to bassanite. The discovery of a vein of this mineral called Homestake has been used to argue for the past presence of water on Mars. The Naica mine in Mexico is known for its megacrystals of this mineral. Nodules of this mineral can be found in Sabkhas. Selenite is particular crystal configuration of this mineral. When this mineral has its water removed, it become anhydrite. Dunes of this mineral can be found in White Sands, New Mexico. This evaporite is the mineral component of plaster of paris. It is composed of calcium sulfate. For 10 points, name this mineral that is two on the Mohs hardness scale.
This mineral can form Balatino type laminations and both this mineral and a related mineral with one fewer component can be found in chicken wire structures.
gypsum [accept anhydrite before "water removed", prompt on calcium sulfate]