7.2" Quality Pink Halite Salt Crystals Cluster Mineral Trona, CA Searles Lake Stand
Location: Searles Lake, Trona, California
Weight: 1 Pound 4 Ounces
Dimensions: 7.2 Inches Long, 4.3 Inches Wide, 1.5 Inches Thick
Comes with a Free Stand.
The item pictured is the one you will receive.
Halite, commonly referred to as “rock salt,” is a widely distributed and well-documented mineral essential to various life forms. It naturally occurs as sodium chloride, either dissolved in salt lakes and oceans or crystallized as solid masses through diverse geological processes. The mineral displays a range of colors influenced by impurities, crystal lattice imperfections, or, notably in peach and pink varieties, bacterial presence in certain dry lake deposits. As a soluble mineral, halite requires dry conditions for preservation. It crystallizes in an isometric system, with transparency ranging from transparent to translucent, a brittle nature, vitreous luster, white streak, and a Mohs hardness of 2 to 2.5. Beyond its critical role in seasoning, salt is extensively applied for de-icing roads and walkways, ensuring safety during winter conditions.
In the metaphysical realm, pink halite is regarded as a crystal of personal power and healing. It is associated with the element of earth and the astrological sign of Cancer. While it connects to all chakras, wearing pink halite as jewelry or keeping it nearby is believed to harmonize the solar plexus and heart chakras, promoting self-love and a self-nurturing lifestyle.
Pink halite is also said to dissolve doubt and confusion, heal emotional wounds, and assist in clearing both physical and spiritual environments. This can encourage addressing long-avoided projects, releasing unhealthy relationships, breaking bad habits, and resolving other stagnant areas of life.
Some people enjoy placing pink halite in their bathwater, claiming it helps clear and restore spiritual energy. A single piece can be used repeatedly until it fully dissolves. Additionally, due to its reputed purification properties, halite is often used to cleanse other crystals. Simply placing crystals in a bowl of halite is believed to remove accumulated impurities or negative energy, keeping them energetically refreshed.
