Gypsum was a type of mineral.[1] Twisted crystals of gypsum, known as helicites, were found on Mimban[1] and Tatooine.[3] Owen Lars' graying hair looked like gypsum helicites.[4] The comet Resh 9376 was primarily composed of gypsum, granite, base ores (such as tin, iron, and lead), and ice.[2]
Behind the scenes
The comet Resh 9376 was partially composed of gypsum
Gypsum was first mentioned in the 1976 novelization of the original trilogy film Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope, ghostwritten by Alan Dean Foster.[4] It first appeared in the 1978 novel Splinter of the Mind's Eye, also written by Foster.[1]
Appearances
- Star Wars: A New Hope novelization (and unabridged audiobook) (First mentioned, in book)
- Splinter of the Mind's Eye (First appearance)
Sources
- Scum and Villainy
- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia, Vol. II ("helicite")
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Splinter of the Mind's Eye
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Scum and Villainy
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia, Vol. II, p. 32 ("helicite")
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Star Wars: A New Hope novelization
