Halite commonly known as rock salt. source
Halite commonly known as rock salt.
Halite is a type of salt, the mineral form of sodium chloride (NaCl). source
Halite is a type of salt, the mineral form of sodium chloride (NaCl).
Halite forms isometric crystals. source
Halite forms isometric crystals.
Halite commonly occurs with other evaporite deposit minerals such as several of the sulfates, halides, and borates. source
Halite commonly occurs with other evaporite deposit minerals such as several of the sulfates, halides, and borates.
Halite occurs in vast beds of sedimentary evaporite minerals that result from the drying up of enclosed lakes, playas, and seas. source
Halite occurs in vast beds of sedimentary evaporite minerals that result from the drying up of enclosed lakes, playas, and seas.
In the United Kingdom there are three mines; the largest of these is at Winsford in Cheshire producing on average a million tonnes per year. source
In the United Kingdom there are three mines; the largest of these is at Winsford in Cheshire producing on average a million tonnes per year.
Salt domes contain anhydrite, gypsum, and native sulfur, in addition to halite and sylvite. source
Salt domes contain anhydrite, gypsum, and native sulfur, in addition to halite and sylvite.
Halite are common along the Gulf coasts of Texas and Louisiana and are often associated with petroleum deposits. source
Halite are common along the Gulf coasts of Texas and Louisiana and are often associated with petroleum deposits.
In all of these cases, halite is said to be behaving in the manner of a rheid. source
In all of these cases, halite is said to be behaving in the manner of a rheid.
Unusual, purple, fibrous vein filling halite is found in France and a few other localities. source
Unusual, purple, fibrous vein filling halite is found in France and a few other localities.
Halite crystals termed hopper crystals appear to be "skeletons" of the typical cubes. source
Halite crystals termed hopper crystals appear to be "skeletons" of the typical cubes.
Halite crystals form very quickly in some rapidly evaporating lakes resulting in modern artifacts with a coating or encrustation of halite crystals. source
Halite crystals form very quickly in some rapidly evaporating lakes resulting in modern artifacts with a coating or encrustation of halite crystals.
Halite flowers are rare stalactites of curling fibers of halite that are found in certain arid caves of Australia's Nullarbor Plain. source
Halite flowers are rare stalactites of curling fibers of halite that are found in certain arid caves of Australia's Nullarbor Plain.
Halite stalactites and encrustations are also reported in the Quincy native copper mine of Hancock, Michigan. source
Halite stalactites and encrustations are also reported in the Quincy native copper mine of Hancock, Michigan.
Halite is often used both residentially and municipally for managing ice. source
Halite is often used both residentially and municipally for managing ice.
Halite is common for homeowners in cold climates to spread salt on their sidewalks and driveways after a snow storm to melt the ice. source
Halite is common for homeowners in cold climates to spread salt on their sidewalks and driveways after a snow storm to melt the ice.
Halite is not necessary to use so much salt that the ice is completely melted. source
Halite is not necessary to use so much salt that the ice is completely melted.
