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Halite is actually a mineral, a combination of the elements sodium and chlorine (NaCl).

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Is Halite a native mineral?

No. The definition of a native mineral is described as, among other criterion, a natural occurring mineral consisting of a single element. Halite would not fit this definition as it is a mineral containing sodium and chloride.


Is halite an element or a compound?

Halite is a compound composed of two elements: sodium and chlorine. Sodium chloride (NaCl) is the chemical formula for halite, making it a compound.


Where is the element sodium found at?

For example as sodium chloride (NaCl) - the mineral halite.


Are halite and hematite minerals that contain the same elements but different numbers of atoms or each element?

No. Halite is sodium chloride. Hematite is iron (III) oxide.


A mineral composed of only one element is a?

native element


Is halite an element a compound or a mixture?

It is a compound. However as it is rarely pure in nature, it could be classed as a mixture too.


Who discovered halite?

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.


What does Native element?

Indiginous


What is the symbol for halite?

what is the symbol for halite


Contains atoms of a single element?

Native element minerals


Is feldspar a native element?

No, feldspar is not a native element. It is a mineral composed of aluminum silicates, often found in igneous rocks like granite. Native elements are minerals composed of a single element, like gold or silver.


What is the odor of halite?

Halite, also known as rock salt, is odorless. It does not have a distinctive smell.