Thus it seems that in places gypsum is later in origin. The gypsum-anhydrite contact is gradational in many places. Evidence against hydration of anhydrite to gypsum—Megascopically, the thickness of the bed is the same whether anhydrite is present or not. Theoretically, hydration of anhydrite to gypsum should cause an …
ادامه مطلبHardie, L.A. (1967) The gypsum-anhydrite equilibrium at one atmosphere pressure. American Mineralogist: 52: 171-200. Hawthorne, F.C., Ferguson, R.B. (1975) Anhydrous sulphates. ... The origin of hollow tubes in Alpine quartz crystals. 3rd Symposion of the Hohe Tauern National Park for Research in Protected Areas, 245-249. Lane, M. D. …
ادامه مطلبThe hydration of anhydrite to gypsum is driven by the solubility of anhydrite being greater than that of gypsum at low temperatures, low salinities and shallow depths (Jowett, ... Origin and diagenesis of gypsum and anhydrite. Journal of Sedimentary Petrology 34, 512 –23.Google Scholar. Nelson, R. A. 1985.
ادامه مطلبThe existing studies of the Holocene Arabian Gulf marine sabkhas have focused on vadose zone gypsum and anhydrite in the sabkha environment. ... G.P., 1970. Holocene gypsum and anhydrite of the Abu Dhabi sabkha: an alternative explanation of origin. In Rau, J.L., and Dellwig, L.F. (eds.), Proceedings of the Third Salt Symposium. …
ادامه مطلبFig. 2a and b depict the described transformations of the gypsum sample using HT-XRD and their temperatures, following this sequence: gypsum (up to 80 1C), subhydrates …
ادامه مطلبWhile gypsum and anhydrite deposits are common on Earth, bassanite is unstable at its surface 1. However, bassanite, as well as gypsum, deposits have been detected on Mars, and their origin ...
ادامه مطلبThe volumetric changes caused by the gypsum-anhydrite transformations results in development of fractures in the rocks. ... (Table 1) prove the terrestrial origin of the deposited gypsum (Figs. 6a, 7e) (Gaillardet et al. 2014). Fig. 12. Depositional model and evaporite lithofacies of the Kurtdeliği Formation (Koluz gypsum member)
ادامه مطلبThe changes from gypsum to anhydrite and back to gypsum are common processes (Klimchouk, 2000). This way, James (1992) noted that in very hot climates gypsum can dehydrate to anhydrite when it is ...
ادامه مطلبThe gypsum/anhydrite transformation was recorded in many parts of the World for ... R. C. 1964. Origin and diagenesis of gypsum and anhydrite. Journal of sedimentary geology, 34(3), 512-523, Tulsa
ادامه مطلبDensity of Gypsum is 2.33 g/cc and Anhydrite 2.9 to 3.2 g/cc. Try this simple experiment as well by scratching rock cutting with your finger nail if the rock sample is big enough. Lanthanide Gypsum
ادامه مطلبtwo kinds of anhydrite, one with a cottage cheese texture, considered to originate from secondary replacement of gypsum, and the second type is of primary origin (de Matos, 1989), occurs more ...
ادامه مطلبThe existing studies of the Holocene Arabian Gulf marine sabkhas have focused on vadose zone gypsum and anhydrite in the sabkha environment. ... G.P., 1970. Holocene gypsum and anhydrite of the Abu Dhabi sabkha: an alternative explanation of origin. In Rau, J.L., and Dellwig, L.F. (eds.), Proceedings of the Third Salt Symposium. Cleveland ...
ادامه مطلبGypsum is deposited by precipitation or by growth of crystals in unconsolidated rocks near the surface. This primary gypsum is replaced, with burial, by anhydrite at a temperature of 42 degrees C and theoretical depth of 2,000 feet. Anhydrite (metagypsum) occurs as …
ادامه مطلبThe key temperature during the transformation of anhydrite into gypsum is 42 ° C, which is characteristic for a depth of approx. 900-1200 m (Mossop and Shearman 1973). However, this depth is not a factor in maintaining such a temperature, and the occurrence of anhydrite on the earth's surface, despite the temperature drop, still occurs ...
ادامه مطلبEvaporite deposits (largely bedded halite, sylvite, gypsum, anhydrite, and various potash salts) form from the precipitation of solid mineral crystals from a concentrated solution of salt- or freshwater, in other words, from brine. Evaporite deposits may be either marine or nonmarine (lacustrine) in origin.
ادامه مطلبThe origin and sedimentary environment of polyhalite has remained unclear, and this information could have a significant economic impact. ... and it is generally considered to be formed by the reaction of brines rich in K + and Mg 2+ with gypsum, anhydrite or glauberite formed early during digenesis (Pierre 1985; Peryt et al. 2005; ...
ادامه مطلبThis primary gypsum is replaced, with burial, by anhydrite at a temperature of 42 degrees C and theoretical depth of 2,000 feet. Anhydrite (metagypsum) occurs as beds and pore-fillings. Uplift and removal of overburden cause anhydrite to be replaced by gypsum. Variations in texture distinguish bedded, void-filling, and replacement anhydrite.
ادامه مطلبThe dehydration products of gypsum under different temperature and water vapor pressure were investigated by thermodynamic theory. Additionally, the rehydration mechanism of soluble anhydrite was also studied by Monte Carlo (MC) simulations. The thermodynamic calculation results reveal that the dehydration mechanism of gypsum …
ادامه مطلبGypsum occurs in extensive beds associated with other evaporite minerals (e.g., anhydrite and halite), particularly in Permian and Triassic sedimentary formations; it is deposited from ocean brine, followed by anhydrite and halite.It also occurs in considerable quantity in saline lakes and salt pans and is an important constituent of cap rock, an …
ادامه مطلبGeotechnical Characteristics of Anhydrite/Gypsum Transformation in the Middle Miocene Evaporites, Red Sea Coast, Egypt ... (0.425 mm) were determined according an epigenetic origin during several cycles of hydration and to [30]. The laboratory tests were designed to investigate the dehydration. swelling behavior of the evaporite (anhydrite and ...
ادامه مطلبVery commonly it is formed from the hydration of anhydrite by surface waters and groundwaters, and, thus, many gypsiferous strata grade downward into anhydrite rocks. This replacement causes a 30 …
ادامه مطلبName Origin: From the Greek anhydros, meaning "waterless" (In contrast to Gypsum, which contains water). Name Pronunciation: Anhydrite + Pronunciation : Synonym: ... PE Anhydrite = 5.03 barns/electron U=PE Anhydrite x rElectron Density= 14.93 barns/cc. Radioactivity: GRapi = 0 (Gamma Ray American Petroleum ...
ادامه مطلبAnhydrite, an important rock-forming mineral, anhydrous calcium sulfate (CaSO4). It differs chemically from gypsum (to which it alters in …
ادامه مطلبphase of gypsum, but not with anhydrite. The solubility of gypsum at 20°C is 2.531 g/L or 14 mM/L, which is roughly 140 times lower than the solubility of common salt, but two
ادامه مطلب(gypsum and anhydrite) in southwestern Indiana and to determine their origin, geologic occurrence, uses, and relationship to associated rock strata. A detailed study of evaporites in Indiana has never been undertaken. In fact, it was not known until recently that relatively thick beds existed in the state. Evaporites, however, are not
ادامه مطلبOrigin and diagenesis. Abstract. A diagenetic cycle exists in the calcium sulfate minerals. Gypsum is deposited by precipitation or by growth of crystals in unconsolidated rocks …
ادامه مطلبThe origin of large gypsum crystals in the Geode of Pulpí (Almería, Spain) ... the formation of large crystals based on a slow cooling rate across the anhydrite/gypsum transition temperature ...
ادامه مطلبCelestite (SrSO 4) suggests anhydrite to gypsum alteration. Sr may come from anhydrite dissolution (Jacobson and Wasserburg, 2005). Chemical composition evaluation (by XRD) Gypsum and anhydrite minerals are common minerals, whereas celestine, clay, dolomite, halite hematite, quartz, and calcite are present in subordinate …
ادامه مطلبThe origin of gypsum, its genesis, varieties and properties are discussed, and the focus is then on the most common binding material produced from it, plaster of Paris (β …
ادامه مطلبGypsum is a non-metallic mineral, found in rock form. It is composed of 79.1% calcium sulphate and 20.9% water, by weight. Chemists call it Hydrous Calcium Sulphate, and as there is one molecule of calcium sulphate combined with two molecules of water. It has the chemical formula CaSO 4 2H 2 0. By volume this works out to nearly 50% water in ...
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