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Halite
Halite
Name
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NaCl
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Halides
Chemical class
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Cubic
Crystal system
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2.5
Mohs hardness
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2.16–2.17
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
—
Vitreous
Luster
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{001}, perfect
Cleavage
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Fm3m
Space group
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Rocksalt
Structural group
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Hl · Grandfathered
IMA
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1847
Named in
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Colorless, White, Blue, Purple, Yellow, Pink
Typical colors
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Na · Cl
Elements
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