Plaster of Paris spawns giant gypsum crystals
Posted by staff / April 11, 2012
The way gypsum crystals naturally form may offer clues on how to significantly reduce cost and energy in the production of plaster, widely used in building construction, fireproofing, and artwork.
“In nature gypsum grows as these fantastic large crystals, yet we show that in the lab gypsum actually grows through the assembly of many, tiny bassanite crystals,” says Liane Benning from the University of Leeds.
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Photo credit: Javier Trueba
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