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Halite is the native mineral that we know as salt, as in table salt. It is an essential mineral, and it was known, used and even traded between peoples before recorded history. In that light, we cannot know who "discovered" halite. A link can be found below.
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How is halite used?
Halite is tablesalt.
Which mineral is commonly used as a food additive?
Halite, or salt.
What is halite's transparency?
Halite's transparency is transparent/translucent.
How hard is halite?
Not very. Halite has a Mohs hardness of 2.5.
What kind of rock is halite?
halite rock is a metamorphic rock
When was halite discovered?
Unfortunately, there is not an actual date that halite was officially discovered. It was known to be used back in ancient times. Halite is simply the mineral form of sodium chloride.
How is halite used?
Halite is tablesalt.
What is the symbol for halite?
what is the symbol for halite
What is the odor of halite?
halite is odorless
Is halite a carbonate?
No, halite is a chloride
Is halite a inorganic?
Yes, Halite is an Inorganic.
Which mineral is commonly used as a food additive?
Halite, or salt.
How many sides does halite have?
halite has 6 sides
What is halite's transparency?
Halite's transparency is transparent/translucent.
Is halite a crystal?
Halite is a mineral with a crystalline structure.
What is the description of halite?
Halite is a type of mineral or salt.
Is Halite a magnetic mineral?
No, Halite is not a magnetic mineral.
