Halite
A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About Halite
Formula:
NaCl
Colour:
Colourless, whitish, yellow, red, purple or blue
Lustre:
Vitreous
Hardness:
2½
Specific Gravity:
2.168
Crystal System:
Isometric
Member of:
Name:
From the Greek άλς, sea, for halites, later modified by J.D. Dana to halite.
Natural sodium chloride (also named rocksalt; water-soluble). Occurs both as evaporite deposits in saline lakes and watercourses, or as bedded sedimentary deposits, or as salt domes.
Experimental volcanic gas condensation by Africano et al. (2002) shown halite to be the predominant sublimate in the 450-550oC range.
Recent studies show nanosized halite to be the second phase after aragonite that may primarily be deposited in a coral skeleton (Motai et al., 2016).
Acording to Calas et al. (2021) the blue colour comes from metal Na nanoparticles, 2.5–3 nm in diameter. Similar nanoparticles impart red colour to villiaumite.
Experimental volcanic gas condensation by Africano et al. (2002) shown halite to be the predominant sublimate in the 450-550oC range.
Recent studies show nanosized halite to be the second phase after aragonite that may primarily be deposited in a coral skeleton (Motai et al., 2016).
Acording to Calas et al. (2021) the blue colour comes from metal Na nanoparticles, 2.5–3 nm in diameter. Similar nanoparticles impart red colour to villiaumite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
1804
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:1804:9
Similar Names
| Alite (of Törnebohm) | A synonym of Hatrurite | |
| Hakite-(Cd) | A valid IMA mineral species | Cu6(Cu4Cd2)Sb4Se12Se |
| Hakite-(Fe) | A valid IMA mineral species | Cu6(Cu4Fe22+)Sb4Se12Se |
| Hakite-(Hg) | A valid IMA mineral species | Cu6(Cu4Hg2)Sb4Se12Se |
| Hakite-(Zn) | A valid IMA mineral species | Cu6(Cu4Zn2)Sb4Se12Se |
| Hallite | A synonym of 'Delessite' | |
| Hallite (of Delamétherie) | A synonym of Aluminite | |
| Hallite (of Lévy) | A synonym of 'Iron-bearing Magnesite' | |
| Haplite | A synonym of 'Aplite' | |
| Hillite | A valid IMA mineral species | Ca2Zn(PO4)2 · 2H2O |
| Hoelite | A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered | C14H8O2 |
| Howlite | A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered | Ca2B5SiO9(OH)5 |
| Hullite | A mixture of two or more distinct mineral species | |
| Hyalite | A variety of 'Opal-AN' [Opal] | SiO2 · nH2O |
| Hyalite (of Klaproth) | A synonym of 'Axinite' | |
| Jalite | A synonym of 'Opal-AN' | |
| Salite | A variety of Diopside | CaMgSi2O6 |
IMA Classification of Halite
Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
Classification of Halite
3.AA.20
3 : HALIDES
A : Simple halides, without H2O
A : M:X = 1:1, 2:3, 3:5, etc.
3 : HALIDES
A : Simple halides, without H2O
A : M:X = 1:1, 2:3, 3:5, etc.
9.1.1.1
9 : NORMAL HALIDES
1 : AX
9 : NORMAL HALIDES
1 : AX
8.1.3
8 : Halides - Fluorides, Chlorides, Bromides and Iodides; also Fluoborates and Fluosilicates
1 : Halides of the alkali metals and ammonium
8 : Halides - Fluorides, Chlorides, Bromides and Iodides; also Fluoborates and Fluosilicates
1 : Halides of the alkali metals and ammonium
Mineral Symbols
As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.
Please only use the official IMA–CNMNC symbol. Older variants are listed for historical use only.
Please only use the official IMA–CNMNC symbol. Older variants are listed for historical use only.
| Symbol | Source | Reference for Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Hl | IMA–CNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
| Hl | Kretz (1983) | Kretz, R. (1983) Symbols of rock-forming minerals. American Mineralogist, 68, 277–279. |
| Hl | Siivolam & Schmid (2007) | Siivolam, J. and Schmid, R. (2007) Recommendations by the IUGS Subcommission on the Systematics of Metamorphic Rocks: List of mineral abbreviations. Web-version 01.02.07. IUGS Commission on the Systematics in Petrology. download |
| Hl | Whitney & Evans (2010) | Whitney, D.L. and Evans, B.W. (2010) Abbreviations for names of rock-forming minerals. American Mineralogist, 95, 185–187 doi:10.2138/am.2010.3371 |
| Hl | The Canadian Mineralogist (2019) | The Canadian Mineralogist (2019) The Canadian Mineralogist list of symbols for rock- and ore-forming minerals (December 30, 2019). download |
| Hl | Warr (2020) | Warr, L.N. (2020) Recommended abbreviations for the names of clay minerals and associated phases. Clay Minerals, 55, 261–264 doi:10.1180/clm.2020.30 |
Physical Properties of Halite
Vitreous
Transparency:
Transparent, Translucent
Colour:
Colourless, whitish, yellow, red, purple or blue
Comment:
Calas, G., Galoisy, L., & Geisler, A. (2021). Sodium nanoparticles in alkali halide minerals: Why is villiaumite red and halite blue?. American Mineralogist: Journal of Earth and Planetary Materials, 106(5), 838-842.
Streak:
White
Hardness:
2½ on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
Perfect
On {001}
On {001}
Fracture:
Conchoidal
Density:
2.168 g/cm3 (Measured) 2.165 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Halite
Type:
Isotropic
RI values:
n = 1.5443
Surface Relief:
None to Very Low
Relative to Canada balsam mounting medium (n ≈ 1.537).
Relative to Canada balsam mounting medium (n ≈ 1.537).
This shows the grain boundary and Becke line effect under plane-polarised
light, based on the contrast between this mineral's average refractive
index and the mounting medium. It does not take into account mineral
colouration.
In focus
Dispersion:
Moderately strong
Pleochroism:
Weak
Comments:
The pleochroism is sometimes developed in coloured material after being subjected to pressure.
Comments:
Weakly anisotropic due to stress.
Chemistry of Halite
Mindat Formula:
NaCl
Elements listed:
Common Impurities:
I,Br,Fe,O
Crystallography of Halite
Crystal System:
Isometric
Class (H-M):
m3m(4/m32/m) - Hexoctahedral
Space Group:
Fm3m
Cell Parameters:
a = 5.6404(1) Å
Unit Cell V:
179.44 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
4
Morphology:
Normally cubic, rarely octahedral. Crystal faces often cavernous and stepped (hopper crystals). Massive. Coarsely granular to compact; columnar, stalactitic or capillary forms rare.
Twinning:
On {111} (artificial crystals).
Crystallographic forms of Halite
Crystal Atlas:
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| ID | Species | Reference | Link | Year | Locality | Pressure (GPa) | Temp (K) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0003397 | Halite | Walker D, Verma P K, Cranswick L M D, Jones R L, Clark S M, Buhre S (2004) Halite-sylvite thermoelasticity American Mineralogist 89 204-210 | ![]() | 2004 | 0 | 298 | |
| 0007970 | Halite | Wang K, Reeber R R (1996) Thermal expansion of alkali halides at high pressure: NaCl as an example Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 23 354-360 | 1996 | 0 | 293 | ||
| 0007969 | Halite | Wang K, Reeber R R (1996) Thermal expansion of alkali halides at high pressure: NaCl as an example Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 23 354-360 | 1996 | 0 | 293 | ||
| 0007968 | Halite | Wang K, Reeber R R (1996) Thermal expansion of alkali halides at high pressure: NaCl as an example Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 23 354-360 | 1996 | 0 | 293 | ||
| 0007967 | Halite | Wang K, Reeber R R (1996) Thermal expansion of alkali halides at high pressure: NaCl as an example Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 23 354-360 | 1996 | 0 | 293 | ||
| 0007966 | Halite | Wang K, Reeber R R (1996) Thermal expansion of alkali halides at high pressure: NaCl as an example Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 23 354-360 | 1996 | 0 | 293 | ||
| 0007965 | Halite | Wang K, Reeber R R (1996) Thermal expansion of alkali halides at high pressure: NaCl as an example Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 23 354-360 | 1996 | 0 | 293 | ||
| 0007964 | Halite | Wang K, Reeber R R (1996) Thermal expansion of alkali halides at high pressure: NaCl as an example Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 23 354-360 | 1996 | 0 | 293 | ||
| 0007963 | Halite | Wang K, Reeber R R (1996) Thermal expansion of alkali halides at high pressure: NaCl as an example Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 23 354-360 | 1996 | 0 | 293 | ||
| 0007962 | Halite | Wang K, Reeber R R (1996) Thermal expansion of alkali halides at high pressure: NaCl as an example Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 23 354-360 | 1996 | 0 | 293 | ||
| 0007961 | Halite | Wang K, Reeber R R (1996) Thermal expansion of alkali halides at high pressure: NaCl as an example Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 23 354-360 | 1996 | 0 | 293 | ||
| 0007960 | Halite | Wang K, Reeber R R (1996) Thermal expansion of alkali halides at high pressure: NaCl as an example Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 23 354-360 | 1996 | 0 | 293 | ||
| 0007959 | Halite | Wang K, Reeber R R (1996) Thermal expansion of alkali halides at high pressure: NaCl as an example Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 23 354-360 | 1996 | 0 | 293 | ||
| 0007958 | Halite | Wang K, Reeber R R (1996) Thermal expansion of alkali halides at high pressure: NaCl as an example Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 23 354-360 | 1996 | 0 | 293 | ||
| 0007957 | Halite | Wang K, Reeber R R (1996) Thermal expansion of alkali halides at high pressure: NaCl as an example Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 23 354-360 | 1996 | 0 | 293 | ||
| 0007956 | Halite | Wang K, Reeber R R (1996) Thermal expansion of alkali halides at high pressure: NaCl as an example Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 23 354-360 | 1996 | 0 | 293 | ||
| 0007955 | Halite | Wang K, Reeber R R (1996) Thermal expansion of alkali halides at high pressure: NaCl as an example Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 23 354-360 | 1996 | 0 | 293 | ||
| 0007954 | Halite | Wang K, Reeber R R (1996) Thermal expansion of alkali halides at high pressure: NaCl as an example Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 23 354-360 | 1996 | 0 | 293 | ||
| 0007953 | Halite | Wang K, Reeber R R (1996) Thermal expansion of alkali halides at high pressure: NaCl as an example Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 23 354-360 | 1996 | 0 | 293 | ||
| 0007952 | Halite | Wang K, Reeber R R (1996) Thermal expansion of alkali halides at high pressure: NaCl as an example Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 23 354-360 | 1996 | 0 | 293 | ||
| 0007951 | Halite | Wang K, Reeber R R (1996) Thermal expansion of alkali halides at high pressure: NaCl as an example Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 23 354-360 | 1996 | 0 | 293 | ||
| 0000641 | Halite | Finger L W, King H E (1978) A revised method of operation of the single-crystal diamond cell and refinement of the structure of NaCl at 32 kbar American Mineralogist 63 337-342 | ![]() | 1978 | 0 | 293 | |
| 0009295 | Halite | Abrahams S, Bernstein J (1965) Accuracy of an automatic diffractometer. Measurement of the sodium chloride structure factors _cod_database_code 1000041 Acta Crystallographica 18 926-932 | ![]() | 1965 | 0 | 293 | |
| 0011356 | Halite | Wyckoff R W G (1963) Second edition. Interscience Publishers, New York, New York rocksalt structure Crystal Structures 1 85-237 | 1963 | 0 | 293 | ||
| 0003398 | Halite | Walker D, Verma P K, Cranswick L M D, Jones R L, Clark S M, Buhre S (2004) Halite-sylvite thermoelasticity American Mineralogist 89 204-210 | ![]() | 2004 | 0 | 373 | |
| 0003399 | Halite | Walker D, Verma P K, Cranswick L M D, Jones R L, Clark S M, Buhre S (2004) Halite-sylvite thermoelasticity American Mineralogist 89 204-210 | ![]() | 2004 | 0 | 473 | |
| 0003400 | Halite | Walker D, Verma P K, Cranswick L M D, Jones R L, Clark S M, Buhre S (2004) Halite-sylvite thermoelasticity American Mineralogist 89 204-210 | ![]() | 2004 | 0 | 573 | |
| 0003401 | Halite | Walker D, Verma P K, Cranswick L M D, Jones R L, Clark S M, Buhre S (2004) Halite-sylvite thermoelasticity American Mineralogist 89 204-210 | ![]() | 2004 | 0 | 673 | |
| 0003402 | Halite | Walker D, Verma P K, Cranswick L M D, Jones R L, Clark S M, Buhre S (2004) Halite-sylvite thermoelasticity American Mineralogist 89 204-210 | ![]() | 2004 | 0 | 773 | |
| 0003403 | Halite | Walker D, Verma P K, Cranswick L M D, Jones R L, Clark S M, Buhre S (2004) Halite-sylvite thermoelasticity American Mineralogist 89 204-210 | ![]() | 2004 | 0 | 873 |
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X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 2.821 Å | (100) |
| 1.994 Å | (55) |
| 1.628 Å | (15) |
| 3.258 Å | (13) |
| 1.261 Å | (11) |
| 1.1515 Å | (7) |
| 1.410 Å | (6) |
Comments:
Synthetic.
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
| Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
|---|---|
| Stage 2: Planetesimal differentiation and alteration | 4.566-4.550 |
| 6 : Secondary asteroid phases | 4.566-4.560 |
| Near-surface Processes | |
| 21 : Chemically precipitated carbonate, phosphate, iron formations | |
| 25 : Evaporites (prebiotic) | |
| Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event | <2.4 |
| 45b : [Other oxidized fumarolic minerals] | |
| Stage 10a: Neoproterozoic oxygenation/terrestrial biosphere | <0.6 |
| 50 : Coal and/or oil shale minerals | <0.36 |
| Stage 10b: Anthropogenic minerals | <10 Ka |
| 54 : Coal and other mine fire minerals (see also #51 and #56) | |
| 55 : Anthropogenic mine minerals | |
| 57 : Other minerals formed by human processes |
Geological Setting:
Sedimentary evaporite deposits. In fluid inclusions. As a fumarole product.
Synonyms of Halite
Other Language Names for Halite
Basque:Halita
Catalan:Halita
Czech:Halit
Dutch:Haliet
Estonian:Haliit
Hebrew:הליט
Japanese:岩塩
Lithuanian:Halitas
Low Saxon/Low German:Halit
Norwegian:Halitt
Polish:Halit
Portuguese:Halita
Romanian:Sare gemă
Russian:Галит
Slovak:Halit
Spanish:Halita
Alita
Sal gema
Sal marina
Alita
Sal gema
Sal marina
Telugu:రాతి ఉప్పు
Traditional Chinese:石鹽
Ukrainian:Галіт
Varieties of Halite
| Huantajayite | A supposed argentian halite which leaves a milky-white suspension of AgCl when dissolved in water. |
Relationship of Halite to other Species
Member of:
Other Members of Halite Group:
| Carobbiite | KF | Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Fm3m |
| Griceite | LiF | Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Fm3m |
| Sylvite | KCl | Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Fm3m |
| Villiaumite | NaF | Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Fd3m |
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
| 162 photos of Halite associated with Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| 159 photos of Halite associated with Sylvite | KCl |
| 74 photos of Halite associated with 'Shale' | |
| 68 photos of Halite associated with 'Selenite' | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| 67 photos of Halite associated with Trona | Na3H(CO3)2 · 2H2O |
| 66 photos of Halite associated with Tolbachite | CuCl2 |
| 35 photos of Halite associated with Leonite | K2Mg(SO4)2 · 4H2O |
| 29 photos of Halite associated with 'Iron-bearing Boracite' | (Mg,Fe)3(B7O13)Cl |
| 28 photos of Halite associated with Nahcolite | NaHCO3 |
| 27 photos of Halite associated with Thénardite | Na2SO4 |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 3.AA. | Brontesite | (NH4)3PbCl5 |
| 3.AA.05 | Marshite | CuI |
| 3.AA.05 | Nantokite | CuCl |
| 3.AA.05 | 'UM1999-11:I:CuS' | Cu(I,S) |
| 3.AA.05 | Miersite | (Ag,Cu)I |
| 3.AA.10 | Tocornalite | (Ag,Hg)I (?) |
| 3.AA.10 | Iodargyrite | AgI |
| 3.AA.15 | Bromargyrite | AgBr |
| 3.AA.15 | Chlorargyrite | AgCl |
| 3.AA.20 | Sylvite | KCl |
| 3.AA.20 | Villiaumite | NaF |
| 3.AA.20 | Carobbiite | KF |
| 3.AA.20 | Griceite | LiF |
| 3.AA.25 | 'UM1998-03-Cl:Tl' | TlCl |
| 3.AA.25 | Nataliyamalikite | TlI |
| 3.AA.25 | Lafossaite | Tl(Cl,Br) |
| 3.AA.25 | Salammoniac | NH4Cl |
| 3.AA.30 | Calomel | [Hg2]2+Cl2 |
| 3.AA.30 | Moschelite | [Hg2]2+I2 |
| 3.AA.30 | Kuzminite | HgBr |
| 3.AA.35 | Neighborite | NaMgF3 |
| 3.AA.35 | Parascandolaite | KMgF3 |
| 3.AA.40 | Javorieite | KFeCl3 |
| 3.AA.40 | Chlorocalcite | KCaCl3 |
| 3.AA.45 | Kolarite | PbTeCl2 |
| 3.AA.50 | Radhakrishnaite | PbTe3(Cl,S)2 |
| 3.AA.55 | Challacolloite | KPb2Cl5 |
| 3.AA.60 | Hephaistosite | TlPb2Cl5 |
| 3.AA.90 | Pseudocotunnite | K2PbCl4 |
Fluorescence of Halite
Red (SW UV)[Searles Lake, CA]. Orange (SW) [Poland]
Other Information
Thermal Behaviour:
Melts at 804°C.
Notes:
Easily soluble in water.
Special Storage/
Display Requirements:
Display Requirements:
Avoid humid environments.
Health Risks:
Licking or ingesting raw halite in the "wild" could cause health problems due to unidentified admixed substances (such as alkaline compounds).
Industrial Uses:
Edible salt, chlorine production
Halite in petrology
An essential component of rock names highlighted in red, an accessory component in rock names highlighted in green.
Internet Links for Halite
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References for Halite
Reference List:
Kennard, T. G.; Howell, David H.; Yaeckel, M. P. (1937) Spectrographic examination of colorless and blue halite. American Mineralogist, 22 (1). 65-67
Borchert, Werner (1948) Verfärbung von Steinsalz durch Röntgenstrahlen. Heidelberger Beiträge zur Mineralogie und Petrographie, 1 (2). 203-212 doi:10.1007/bf01098083(change of colour due to X-rays)
Howard, C. L. H., Kerr, P. F. (1960) Blue Halite. Science, 132 (3443). 1886-1887 doi:10.1126/science.132.3443.1886
Savoie, R., Anderson, A. (1966) Infrared and Raman Studies of Crystalline HCl, DCl, HBr, and DBr. The Journal of Chemical Physics, 44 (2) 548-556 doi:10.1063/1.1726724
Sonnenfeld, Peter (1995) The color of rock salt—A review. Sedimentary Geology, 94 (3) 267-276 doi:10.1016/0037-0738(94)00093-a
Wang, Kai; Reeber, RobertR. (1996) Thermal expansion of alkali halides at high pressure: NaCl as an example. Physics and Chemistry of Minerals, 23 (6). 354-360 doi:10.1007/bf00199501
Africano, F., Van Rompaey, G., Bernard, A., Le Guern, F (2002) Deposition of trace elements from high temperature gases of Satsuma-Iwojima volcano. Earth Planets and Space, 54 (3). 275-286 doi:10.1186/BF03353027
Wesełucha-Birczyńska, Aleksandra, Toboła, Tomasz, Natkaniec-Nowak, Lucyna (2008) Raman microscopy of inclusions in blue halites. Vibrational Spectroscopy, 48 (2) 302-307 doi:10.1016/j.vibspec.2008.05.005
Zelek, Sylwia, Stadnicka, Katarzyna (2010) Structure deformation and spectroscopic properties of blue halite from Kłodawa. Acta Crystallographica Section A Foundations of Crystallography, 66. doi:10.1107/s0108767310095553
Matsui, M., Higo, Y., Okamoto, Y., Irifune, T., Funakoshi, K.-I. (2012) Simultaneous sound velocity and density measurements of NaCl at high temperatures and pressures: Application as a primary pressure standard. American Mineralogist, 97 (10) 1670-1675 doi:10.2138/am.2012.4136
Wesełucha-Birczyńska, Aleksandra, Zelek, Sylwia, Stadnicka, Katarzyna (2012) Blue halite colour centre aggregates studied by micro-Raman spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction. Vibrational Spectroscopy, 60. 124-128 doi:10.1016/j.vibspec.2011.11.001
Zelek, Sylwia M.; Wesełucha-Birczyńska, Aleksandra; Szklarzewicz, Janusz; Stadnicka, Katarzyna M. (2014) Spectroscopic properties of halite from Kłodawa salt mine, central Poland. Mineralogy and Petrology, 109 (1). 45-51 doi:10.1007/s00710-014-0348-0[on blue halite]
Zelek, Sylwia M., Stadnicka, Katarzyna M., Toboła, Tomasz, Natkaniec-Nowak, Lucyna (2014) Lattice deformation of blue halite from Zechstein evaporite basin: Kłodawa Salt Mine, Central Poland. Mineralogy and Petrology, 108 (5) 619-631 doi:10.1007/s00710-014-0323-9
Zelek, Sylwia M.; Wesełucha-Birczyńska, Aleksandra; Szklarzewicz, Janusz; Stadnicka, Katarzyna M. (2014) Spectroscopic properties of halite from Kłodawa salt mine, central Poland. Mineralogy and Petrology, 109 (1). 45-51 doi:10.1007/s00710-014-0348-0
Motai, Satoko, Kawano, Jun, Nagai, Takaya, Sowa, Kohki, Watanabe, Tsuyoshi (2016) Precipitation of halite during calcification of the massive reef-building coral Porites lobata. European Journal of Mineralogy, 28 (2) 265-271 doi:10.1127/ejm/2016/0028-2521
TOBOŁA, Tomasz (2016) Inclusions in anhydrite crystals from blue halite veins in the Kłodawa Salt Dome (Zechstein, Poland). Geological Quarterly, 60 (3). 572-585 doi:10.7306/gq.1274
Localities for Halite
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