gypsite

gypsite:    An earthy gypsum (CaSO₄·2H₂O) variety that contains various quantities (i.e., < 50%) of soil material, silicate clay minerals, and sometimes other salts (e.g. NaCl); found only in arid or semiarid regions as secondary precipitation concentrations or efflorescence associated with rock gypsum or gypsum-bearing strata.

   Compare: rock gypsum, rock anhydrite.

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gypsite — gyp·site … English syllables
gypsite — ˈjipˌsīt noun ( s) Etymology: gypsum + ite : earthy gypsum … Useful english dictionary
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