GYPSUM or Calcium Sulfate (CaSO4•2H2O), is used as a source of Calcium in mud systems.
Clear-water Drilling: 1.0-3.0 kg/m³ (typically)
Gyp-based Muds: 3.0-6.0 kg.m³ (typically)
Appearance: Light grey powder; odourless
Specific Gravity: 2.96
Bulk Density (powder): 1272 kg/m³
Bulk Density (granular): 1096 kg/m³
Solubility: Insoluble