The California spiny lobster (Panulirus interruptus) is a species of spiny lobster found in the eastern Pacific Ocean from Monterey Bay, California to the Gulf of Tehuantepec, Mexico.
The word gypsum is derived from the Greek word Î³ÏÏÎ¿Ï (gypsos), plaster. Because the quarries of the Montmartre district of Paris have long furnished burnt gypsum (calcined gypsum) used for various purposes, this dehydrated gypsum became known as plaster of Paris.
These 10 animal facts will amaze you. Gypsum is the more common name for a mineral compound called calcium sulphate dihydroxide, or sulphate of lime. It is generally found underground near deposits of limestone or other minerals formed by evaporation.One of the most common forms of raw gypsum is a pure white crystal called alabaster.hese 10 animal facts will amaze you. Gypsum is the more common name for a mineral compound called calcium sulphate dihydroxide, or sulphate of lime. It is generally found underground near deposits of limestone or other minerals formed by evaporation.