ROCK SALT

WHAT IS ROCK SALT?

• This is the common name for the mineral "halite".
• Its chemical formula is NaCl.
• Rock salt is the mineral form of sodium chloride, otherwise known as table salt

ROCK SALT FACTS

• Halite is used as a seasoning for food and is pleasant to the taste.
• Halite can be purchased at almost every grocery store and also hardware stores.
• Halite in the form of rock salt is usually mined underground.
• Halite can be used to keep away unwanted animals.
• Halite is essential for the human body to function.

WHAT COLOR CAN ROCK SALT BE?

• Blue
• Whitish
• Clear
• Orangish

ROCK VS TABLE SALT

• The primary difference between rock and table salt is the size.
• Rock salt forms in very large crystals, as opposed to the small crystals seen in table salt
• Rock salt is not usually used directly in cooking, since it takes a long time to dissolve.

WHERE IS ROCK SALT MINED IN THE U.S