1)  Food grade CaSO4 is used as structure enhancer of tomatoes and potatoes in canned food, water hardener and flavor enhancer in brewing.
2)  Industrially, it is widely used in rubber production, plastics, paints, textiles, pulp and paper, household chemicals, etc.
3)  Agriculturally, it can be used as a soil conditioner, reducing the alkalinity of soil and improve soil properties.
4)  Medically, it can be used as orthopedic cast.
5)  It is a raw material of Portland cement.