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**Chemical name:** Sodium chloride
**Formula:** NaCl
**Molar mass:** 58,44 g/mol
**Mohs scale hardness:** 2
**Crystal system:** Cubic system
**Cell:** Two face-centred cubic cell occupied by ions of Na⁺ and Cl⁻
**Crystal habit:** Predominantly cubic
**Information:** Pure natural halite is colourless. It has a salty taste and easily dissolves in water to form an electrically conductive solution ‒ brine.
**Use:** It is used in food and chemical industries.