Containing, composed of, or resembling gypsum; having the characteristics of the mineral gypsum.
From 'gypsum' + '-eous' (full of/pertaining to), following Latin-based adjective formation patterns. Standard geological and mineralogical terminology used since the 1800s.
Rocks rich in gypsum have fascinating properties—they can form incredible crystal formations called 'selenite,' and in some caves like Naica in Mexico, gypsum crystals grow so large they're taller than trees!
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