Explain what to meant by efflorescence?

1.	Explain what to meant by efflorescence?
Answer» (i). Efflorescence is the formation of powdery deposit on the surface of rock as a result of loss of moisture or water on exposure to air. (ii). Efflorescence is the formation of whitish powdery deposit on the surface of rocks like gypsum in dry regions. It is formed as mineral rich water, rises to the surface through capillary action and then evaporates. (iii). Gypsum crystals are sometimes found to occur in the form that resembles the petals of flower. This happens mostly in arid areas or desert terrains, where there is rapid loss of water. This phenomenon is called as efflorescence.

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(i). Efflorescence is the formation of powdery deposit on the surface of rock as a result of loss of moisture or water on exposure to air.

(ii). Efflorescence is the formation of whitish powdery deposit on the surface of rocks like gypsum in dry regions. It is formed as mineral rich water, rises to the surface through capillary action and then evaporates.

(iii). Gypsum crystals are sometimes found to occur in the form that resembles the petals of flower. This happens mostly in arid areas or desert terrains, where there is rapid loss of water. This phenomenon is called as efflorescence.

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