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.