5.5" Quality Deep Pink Halite Salt Crystals Cluster Mineral Trona, CA Searles Lake
Location: Searles Lake, Trona, California
Weight: 11.4 Ounces
Dimensions: 5.5 Inches Long, 3.7 Inches Wide, 1.5 Inches Thick
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Halite, also known as “rock salt,” is a widely recognized and naturally occurring mineral essential for life. It forms either as solid masses in deposits or dissolved in salt lakes and oceans, created through various geological processes.
Halite can appear in a range of colors, influenced by impurities, crystal lattice defects, or, in the case of peach and pink varieties, the presence of certain bacteria in dry lake deposits. As a sodium chloride crystal, halite must be kept dry, since it is soluble in water.
It crystallizes in the isometric crystal system and displays transparent to translucent clarity, a brittle tenacity, a vitreous luster, a white streak, and a Mohs hardness of 2–2.5. Beyond its aesthetic and mineralogical interest, halite is widely used as a culinary salt for flavoring food and in large quantities for melting ice on roads and walkways, ensuring safer travel.
Pink halite is revered in the metaphysical realm as a powerful crystal of healing and personal strength, associated with the earth element and the zodiac sign Cancer. While connected to all chakras, wearing it daily or keeping it close is said to ignite balance between the solar plexus and heart chakras, fueling fierce self-love and confidence. This crystal is said to shatter doubt and confusion, mend emotional scars, and clear stagnant energy from your space and soul. It boldly tackles neglected goals, toxic relationships, and bad habits. Some even toss pink halite into bathwater to recharge their spirit—using the same piece until it vanishes. Its potent cleansing power also makes it a go-to for purifying other crystals, banishing negative energy with a simple salt bath.
