Halite look-alikes
Halite (NaCl)
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Open the appSeveral rocks and minerals can be confused with Halite. Below are documented look-alikes and the features that tell them apart. Never rely on a single feature. Always check multiple properties.
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Sylvite
Sylvite (KCl)
Also known as: Potassium Chloride
Carnallite
Carnallite (KMgCl3·6H2O)
Also known as: Hydrated Potassium Magnesium Chloride
Gypsum
Gypsum (CaSO4·2H2O)
Also known as: Hydrated Calcium Sulfate
Anhydrite
Anhydrite (CaSO4)
Also known as: Anhydrous Calcium Sulfate
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