Wikijunior:Let's Talk about Crystallization in the Naica Mine/10 - Atoms and Molecules of Gypsum Crystals
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10 - Atoms and Molecules of Gypsum Crystals | 11 - The Molecules Join Together in Layers ![]() |
Gypsum crystals like the ones in Naica are made up of calcium, sulfate and water. Each atom of calcium is linked to a molecule of sulfate and two molecules of water. |
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