Article Nº 1652 Geology and mineralogy Vol. II · p. 175
Gypsum
Original title: Gipso
Gypsum, a hydrated calcium sulphate mineral found in crystalline and lamellar form on Porto Santo.
Hydrated calcium sulphide; monoclinic system. It occurs in crystalline and lamellar form on the island of Porto Santo (‘holy harbour’).
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