what happens when gypsum is heated at 373k?

On heating gypsum at 373 K, it loses water molecules and becomes calcium sulphate hemihydrate ( CaSO4. 1/2 H2O). This is called Plaster of Paris. 

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If gypsum is not heated t 373K then gypsum would not turn into Plaster of Paris

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