mineral
Himalayan Salt Lamp
Halite (NaCl)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectMohs hardness of 2.5, pink to orange color due to trace minerals, vitreous to greasy luster, cubic crystal system, perfect cubic cleavage.
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Physical properties
Mohs hardness of 2.5, pink to orange color due to trace minerals, vitreous to greasy luster, cubic crystal system, perfect cubic cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Formed through the evaporation of ancient inland seas over 600 million years ago, primarily mined in the Punjab region of Pakistan.
Uses & applications
Widely used for decorative home lighting and manufactured into wellness-focused lifestyle products.
Geological facts
Despite the name, these salt deposits formed prior to the creation of the Himalayan mountain range during the Neoproterozoic to early Cambrian eras.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its extreme softness, extreme water-solubility, salty taste, and distinctive pink crystalline appearance.
