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Calcareous vs Gypsum - What's the difference?

calcareous | gypsum |

As an adjective calcareous

is resembling or containing calcium carbonate or limestone; chalky.

As a noun gypsum is

a mineral consisting of the hydrated calcium sulphate when calcined, it forms plaster of paris.

calcareous

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Resembling or containing calcium carbonate or limestone; chalky.

    • gypsum

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A mineral consisting of the hydrated calcium sulphate. When calcined, it forms plaster of Paris.

    • Derived terms

    * gypsum board (panels) * gyprock * gypsic

    External links

    * (wikipedia "gypsum") ----