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Halite

Halite

All halite crystals, including table salt, possess the same cubic shape. The cubic shape is based on the internal arrangement of the atoms. The chemical composition of halite is NaCl.
Halite

Halite

All halite crystals, including table salt, possess the same cubic shape. The cubic shape is based on the internal arrangement of the atoms. The chemical composition of halite is NaCl.

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