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El artículo discurre sobre un estudio del mineral de yeso cubano utilizado en la producción de yesos especiales en Cuba. Las autoras comentan sobre los componentes del mineral de yeso, incluyendo sulfato de calcio dihidratado y hemihidratos alfa y beta. También se considera el crecimiento del consumo de materiales de yeso en Cuba.

The mineral gypsum has been used since antiquity. From ancient times. gypsum has coexisted with mankind, being one of the oldest building materials. Main uses of this material include construction, decoration, medicine and light industry. The quality of gypsum products, manufactured in other countries with modern technology has made gypsum to acquire a great value of use, due to its economic production. This paper reviews the current status of gypsum production in Cuba. The potential of production and development prospects and drawing comparisons in relation to global production are also analyzed. Forms of exploitation of gypsum mines, production methods and manufacturing technology products must be modernized for reaching a competitive gypsum industry in Cuba. This approach will provide quality products for a potential Cuban tourist industry as well as other necessary productions for health system such as dental and orthopedic plaster casts. A concurrence to the international market where gypsum and byproducts are greatly requested must be possible thus having a valuable impact on Cuban economy for contributing to new export items. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]