Gypsum Rock Is New Building Material In Most American Homes

The video tutorial explains the significance of gypsum as a crucial building material, second only to lumber. It details the mining process, where gypsum is extracted and processed into a fine powder. The powder undergoes dehydration and rehydration, unique to gypsum, allowing it to return to a rock-like state. Finally, the video describes the production of gypsum board, where the rehydrated gypsum is sandwiched between paper sheets and formed into continuous panels.

What is unique about gypsum compared to other minerals in terms of its ability to be restored?

Explain how gypsum board is formed.