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Halite Mineral
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Halite Mineral.
The name halite comes from the Greek word for salt. The
halite mineral is sodium chloride, or NaCl. Geologic samples of halite are usually
white to clear but may be other colors. . On the Mohs Hardness Scale of 1 to
10, halite is a 2.5, which means it is a very soft mineral that is approximately
the same hardness as your fingernail. You can scratch salt with a copper penny,
pocketknife or steel file. Halite forms good crystal shapes with cubic cleavage,
which means that the crystals naturally break into perfect cubes. Our halite crystals
are clear, have a glassy luster and white streak. Learn more about halite here. An information card with details on the mineral formation, characteristics and uses is included with purchase.
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small Parts. Not for Children Under 3 years.
May contain sharp edges.
