Why does the β (Beta) hemihydrate form of gypsum require a greater amount of water to suspend its powder particles?

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Because the particles have a uniform shape and are compactSince the particles are uniformly shaped and highly porousDue to the particles being irregularly shaped and porousAs the particles are dense and have a prismatic structure

Explanation

The β (Beta) hemihydrate gypsum particles are irregular in shape and porous, which increases their water demand to keep the particles suspended during mixing.