Is Plaster of Paris used for walls?

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Explanation:
Plaster of Paris is a white color powder.
The formula of plaster of Paris is ${CaSO}_{4} \cdot \frac{1}{2} H_{2} O$ .
Plaster of Paris is used for decoration, on the walls coating, giving shape etc.
Hence, Plaster of Paris is used for the walls.

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