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Rock salt has formed at various times in the geological past as a result of the drying up of the sea. At these times, the evaporating water left behind beds of sea-salt. Thick deposits resulted from the repeared inundations of the sea, followed by evaporation. This mineral is called halite.
Also rock salt can be extracted from ancient rock deposits, known as "Himalayan" or "pink Himalayan" rock salt. It is very high in minerals including iron oxide, which gives it its color. The true Himalayan is mined in Pakistan, but salt from other sources is similarly marketed.
Skylar Hagenes
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∙ 12y agoIt all depends on which type of salt you are talking about. Heres a list of the 3 types of Salt for human consumption, they are produced in different forms: unrefined salt (such as sea salt), refined salt (table salt), and iodized salt. Rock salts are a form of mineral that is classified with the 'Rock' family. Salt is in fact mined just like coal or gold. It is mined deep n rock mountains.
To answer the question, Slat dose not come from rocks, it is made up of its own minerals different from the minerals found in rocks. But the salt is mined deep under or in between rocks.
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∙ 12y agoRock salt (the chemical sedimentary rock), is composed mainly of the mineral halite. Rock salt forms when sediments and fluids which are saturated in dissolved salt, are subject to evaporation. The sediments and precipitated halite form rock salt.
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∙ 10y agoYes; in geology the rock salt mineral is called halite.
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No they come from deposits on the earth …
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How do Sedimentary rocks effect your everyday life?
Chemical Sedimentary Rocks such as Halite provide us with natural salt from the evaporated water.... if u ever wanted to know were our salt in saltshakers come from ;)
Why is the ocean salty and where does the salt come from?
In brief, sodium chloride (salt) is a natural component of the rocks, and as erosion and solution take their course, the salt is dissolved and flows to the sea. The sea can absorb a large quantity of salt.
Where does the salt in ocean come from?
Most of the salt in the ocean comes from under sea vents but some does come from rocks being eroded Sodium Chloride has a very high residency time as well because it does not evaporate
Is salt made out of rocks?
Yes, if you boil salt water away, you will be left with salt crystals.
How do you separate cornstarch salt and rocks?
Filter it (Shake the to remove all salt).
Where most salt in ocean water come?
leh rocks :D The sea erodes the rocks in the ocean and over time, the rocks become salt
Where does the salt come from in the Atlantic Ocean?
Salt comes from rocks. When water wears down rocks at the beach particles of sand are washed into the ocean.
Why doesn't the salt in the ocean come from the rocks and soil on land?
Salt is dissolved from the Earth and transported in oceans/seas by rivers.
How do Sedimentary rocks effect your everyday life?
Chemical Sedimentary Rocks such as Halite provide us with natural salt from the evaporated water.... if u ever wanted to know were our salt in saltshakers come from ;)
Where are the salt rocks for potropica?
the salt rocks are in (1776 AD) on the chimney of the first building
Why is the ocean salty and where does the salt come from?
In brief, sodium chloride (salt) is a natural component of the rocks, and as erosion and solution take their course, the salt is dissolved and flows to the sea. The sea can absorb a large quantity of salt.
Where does the salt in ocean come from?
Most of the salt in the ocean comes from under sea vents but some does come from rocks being eroded Sodium Chloride has a very high residency time as well because it does not evaporate
What is a rock salt rock?
rocks and salt duhhh
Are rocks salt?
Rock salt is sodium chloride, NaCl.
Where does seawater get its salt?
Rivers dissolve salt from rocks on the Earth.
What are the substances that making up salt in ocean?
the substances that makes up salt in ocean water is known as a compound. It can come from the rocks , it come from the type of bacteria. Some bacteria may come from the fish and waste within the water and you also have to take in to consideration that a lot of rock in the ocean have salt in them and leaks off in to the water.
What are tiny rocks as small as grains of salt called?
Tiny rocks the size of salt grains are generally called, "Sand".
