Gypsum (CaSO4.2H2O) is very similar to Anhydrite (CaSO4). The chemical difference is that gypsum contains two waters and anhydrite is without water. Gypsum is the most common sulfate mineral. Gypsum wallboard and plaster: Wallboard and construction plaster are the primary industrial uses of gypsum in the United States.
Hoshi (æ) is a Japanese word which means star. It is also a surname. Hoshi (ä¿å¿) is a Japanese surname with a similar pronunciation. HÅshi (æ³å¸«) is unrelated to the preceding words, and pronounced differently. It is a technical term in Buddhism (see below).
Star /star/ [1 syll.] as a girls' name is of English derivation. Star is an alternate spelling of Starla (English): astronomical name based on star.Stair is a familiar surname. Kreatif forms: Sastar, Starri, Starsa.ow popular is Star? Star is a very popular first name for women (#1890 out of 4276, Top 44%) and also a very popular surname for both adults and children (#15061 out of 150436, Top 10%).