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| Symbol | CaSO4·2H2O |
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This is a short overview. For the background — history, value over time and notable mines — see Gypsum →
Occurs in: Evaporite Deposits →
A soft sulphate mineral, formed by the evaporation of ancient seawater. Its finest, purest, translucent form is alabaster — long prized for sculpture and decorative carving — while coarser gypsum is calcined to make plaster of Paris and used directly in cement manufacture.
| Mine | Region | Worked |
|---|---|---|
| Bantycock Quarry | Nottinghamshire | 1982–Still active |
| Barrowmouth Gypsum and Alabaster Mine | Cumbria | By 1794–1908 |
| Boaterby Mine | Cumbria | 1885–1920 |
| Brightling and Mountfield Gypsum Mines | East Sussex | from 1876 (Mountfield) |
| Chellaston Alabaster Mines | Derbyshire | early 14th century–1978 |
| Cocklakes Mine | Cumbria | Early 1860s–1930 |
| Fauld | Staffordshire | From the 19th century–Still active |
| Kilvington Quarry | Nottinghamshire | Late 20th century–c. 2004 |
| Kirkby Thore Gypsum Mines | Cumbria | from From around 1790 |
| Long Meg Mine | Cumbria | 1880–January 1976 |
| Longriggs Mine, Appleby | Cumbria | 1965–After 1984 |
| Marblaegis Mine | Nottinghamshire | 1951 (first consent)–Still active |
| New Stamphill Mine, Kirkby Thore | Cumbria | 1937–After 1950 |
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