Halite (hand specimen)

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Content type
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Collection(s)
Collection(s)
Rocks and Minerals
Resource Type
Resource Type
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Genre
Genre
mineral
Origin Information
Origin Information
Date Created/Date Issued
2008
Date Modified
2011-06-16
Abstract/Description
Description / Synopsis
Description / Synopsis
Common Forms/Occurrences: Occurs as extensive beds and irregular masses formed by evaporation of enclosed bodies of sea water Useful Identification Test: Salty taste; Chemical formula: NaCl Crystal System: Forms cubes and octahedrons Colour: Colourless, white, yellow, blue, brown, or red Streak: White Lustre: Nonmetallic (NM) Cleavage: Excellent in 3 directions Fracture: Conchoidal Hardness: 2.5 Hardness Search: two Specific Gravity: 2.1 - 2.6
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Language
English
Publication Title
Publication Title
AU Digital Library
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Related Item
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AU Digital Library
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Local Identifier
rm0024
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Subject Topic
Subject Topic
Minerals
Rocks
Identification photographs
Geology
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