EISCO Halite Specimen (Mineral), Approx. 1" (3cm)

Halite is a soft, white to translucent mineral that grows into cleavable cubes. Commonly used in households as table salt, this mineral is also a useful tool in the classroom for teaching students about cleavage planes and how evaporite deposits form in nature. This sample is also available in packs of 12.

• Halite sample approximately 1" (3cm) in size
• Halite is a fantastic example of cubic cleavage - when broken, it will continually break into smaller and smaller cubes
• Perfect size for use in classroom identification labs and exercises, correlates well to Next Generation Science Standards Evidence Statements
• Ideal for simulating evaporite deposition
• Specimen comes in clear labeled and barcoded bag for ideal storage