mineral
Himalayan Salt
Halite (NaCl)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectMohs hardness of 2.5, pink to orange color due to trace iron oxides, vitreous luster, cubic crystal system, and perfect cubic cleavage.
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Physical properties
Mohs hardness of 2.5, pink to orange color due to trace iron oxides, vitreous luster, cubic crystal system, and perfect cubic cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Formed through the evaporation of ancient marine bodies of water, primarily during the Precambrian to Neogene periods in restricted sedimentary basins.
Uses & applications
Widely used for culinary purposes, decorative lamps, and wellness products.
Geological facts
Deposited over 200 million years ago from ancient seas that dried up when the Indian tectonic plate collided with Asia.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its distinct salty taste, softness, and cubic cleavage; famously mined primarily in the Punjab region of Pakistan.
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