How can you tell the difference between halite, calcite, and gypsum

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Colt Humphrey

Physics

3 September, 19:57

How can you tell the difference between halite, calcite, and gypsum

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Kaylynn Turner · Answer 1

Halite is transparent, but it can be died many different colors calcite is a white or colorless mineral consisting of calcium carbonate. It is a major constituent of sedimentary rocks such as limestone, marble, and chalk, can occur in crystalline form gypsum is a soft white or gray mineral consisting of hydrated calcium sulfate.