| Identification | |
| Colour | White, gray |
| Streak | White |
| Luster | Vitreous |
| Hardness | 1,5—2,0 |
| Cleavage | Perfect on {010} |
| Fracture | Subconchoidal to uneven |
| Сrystal system | Monoclinic |
Uses: Varieties of gypsum known as "satin spar" and "alabaster" are used for a variety of ornamental purposes.
Deposits: In Kazakhstan explored deposits Akshatskoe, Borlykulskoe, Karachungulskoe et al.
Date of last changes:10.04.2019
