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===Microbes imbibe water down to 60% external humidity in micropores in gypsum pillars===
Microbes also inhabit Gypsum deposits (CaSO<sub>4</sub>.2H<sub>2</sub>O), however Gypsum doesn't deliquesce. Researchers found that the regions of the desert that had microbial colonies within the gypsum correlated with regions with over 60% relative humidity for a significant part of the year. They also found that the microbes imbibed water whenever the humidity increased above 60% and gradually became desiccated when it was below that figure.<ref name="WierzchosCámara2011">{{cite journal|url=https://
===Possible relevance to Mars===
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