Gypsum is a soft sulfate mineral composed of calcium sulfate dehydrate, with the chemical formula CaSO. 4· 2H2O. It is widely mined and is used as a fertilizer and as the main constituent in many forms of plaster, blackboard/sidewalk chalk, and drywall.

Properties

The prime properties of the mineral are as under:

  • Total production of Punjab: 892192 tons
  • Production of Punjmin: 150 to 250 (Thousand Tons)
  • Sale Price Per ton: Rs. 250-350

Uses

Enlisted below are some major uses of gypsum:

  • Cement
  • Fertilizer
  • Plaster of Paris