Which mineral is the major component of drywall?
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The question is asking for the main mineral that is used to create drywall, which is commonly used in construction and can help identify its composition and properties.
Answer
Gypsum
The final answer is gypsum
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The final answer is gypsum
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Gypsum is a soft sulfate mineral composed of calcium sulfate dihydrate (CaSO₄·2H₂O). It is widely used in construction, especially for making drywall.
Sources
- Gypsum - en.wikipedia.org
- What are the minerals in drywall? - Quora - quora.com
- Gypsum - Common Minerals - University of Minnesota - commonminerals.esci.umn.edu
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