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Halita

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Halita is a mineral with formula NaCl, in the Haluros group. This specimen comes from Hallstatt, Alta Austria, Austria.

Halita from Hallstatt, Alta Austria, Austria — Terrium

Description

Cristales cúbicos blancos, vítreos y bien formados.

About Halita

Halite is highly sensitive to humidity.

Technical data

Catalogue No.
0538
Internal reference
X0106
Composition
NaCl
Name
Halita
Group
Haluros
District / Municipality
Hallstatt
Province
Alta Austria
Country
Austria
Etymology
From the Greek 'hals' (ἅλς), meaning 'salt'. It is the mineralogical name for common salt.
Quality
Buena
Value trend
Estable

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