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mohdmerhi
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Gypsum Identification
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August 22, 2012, 04:38:37 PM »
Hi
Is there a fast way to check if the salt deposits I can see in my experiment are dihydrated Calcium Sulfate?
Much appreciated
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August 22, 2012, 05:07:48 PM »
There are chemical reactions specific to calcium and sulfate, yes. You might also be able to identify the crystals by their physical properties.
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What instruments do you have access to?
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August 24, 2012, 08:58:13 AM »
As a first approximation try an elemental analysis. Do you at least have Ca / S in them?
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