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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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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
What does Native element?
Indiginous
Is feldspar a native element?
no
