Halite

**Chemical name:** Sodium chloride

**Formula:** NaCl

**Molar mass:** 58,44 g/mol

**Mohs scale hardness:** 2

**Crystal system:** Cubic system

**Cell:** Two face-centred cubic cell occupied by ions of Na⁺ and Cl⁻

**Crystal habit:** Predominantly cubic

**Information:** Pure natural halite is colourless. It has a salty taste and easily dissolves in water to form an electrically conductive solution ‒ brine.

**Use:** It is used in food and chemical industries.