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Halite, also known as rock salt, is a natural occurring mineral composed of Sodium Chloride [NaCl] which is the same as table salt. It is formed through precipitation of fluids rich in both Na and Cl and is known as an evaporite deposit which is a type of sedimentary rock.
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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.
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.
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.
What is an example of an inorganic mineral?
its a nutrient or vitamin that was naturaly made
How is halite used?
Halite is tablesalt.
What is the symbol for halite?
what is the symbol for halite
Is halite a carbonate?
No, halite is a chloride
What is the odor of halite?
halite is odorless
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.
