Definitions
- Referring to a soft mineral composed of calcium sulfate dihydrate. - Talking about a material used in construction and agriculture. - Describing a substance used in making plaster, cement, and fertilizer.
- Referring to a mixture of lime, sand, and water used for coating walls and ceilings. - Talking about a material used for creating sculptures and molds. - Describing a substance used for medical purposes, such as covering wounds or casts.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are materials used in construction.
- 2Both can be mixed with water to form a paste.
- 3Both can be used for coating surfaces.
- 4Both have been used for centuries in various cultures.
- 5Both can be found in natural forms.
What is the difference?
- 1Composition: Gypsum is a mineral while plaster is a mixture of lime, sand, and water.
- 2Function: Gypsum is primarily used as a binding agent in construction and agriculture, while plaster is used for coating walls and creating sculptures.
- 3Texture: Gypsum is softer and less dense than plaster.
- 4Application: Gypsum is typically applied in drywall sheets, while plaster is applied in wet form and smoothed over surfaces.
- 5Medical use: Plaster has medical applications, such as covering wounds or creating casts, while gypsum does not have any medical uses.
Remember this!
Gypsum and plaster are both materials used in construction, but they differ in composition, function, texture, application, and medical use. Gypsum is a soft mineral used as a binding agent in construction and agriculture, while plaster is a mixture of lime, sand, and water used for coating walls and creating sculptures. Plaster also has medical applications, while gypsum does not.
