Himalayan rock salt communicates ancient looks, modern uses
Halite answers to the more common name of rock salt. It becomes more familiar through its definition as the natural form of salt. Salt in turn can be described as a crystalline mineral whose regular, three-dimensional molecular structure inspires the chemical formula NaCl and name sodium chloride.
Sodium chloride indeed dominates Himalayan rock salt’s composition to the tune of 98 percent. Magnesium exerts the next claim as second most dominant component. Bromine, calcium, cobalt, copper, iodine, iron, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc, and zirconium follow. Some analysts give total tallies of 84 trace minerals.
Eurasia’s Celtic-settled regions have ancient reputations for superiorly bred horses, extracted salt, loomed textiles, and magnificent fortifications. But Pakistan’s Himalayan-mined rock salt is #1.
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Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC)
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources
Government of Pakistan
web site: http://www.pmdc.gov.pk/
Khewra Salt Mines Tourist Resort
web site: http://www.pmdc.gov.pk/?p=TouristResort
Mine visiting times: Open for tourists from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. every day including Sunday and gazetted holidays.
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Comments
Thank you for coming over and liking Himalayan salt. In particular, I like your pun when you say "Thanks for THROWING LIGHT on them" (my capitalization ;-D)!
A good part of Himalayan range falls in India. I have heard about the Himalayan salt but haven’t used it. They look good and useful. The information on products pretty much describe its usage. Thanks for throwing light on them.
MBC, Salt lamps are well worth the price and the weight! They are so attractive, efficient, and soothing.
Someone in my condo complex was having a moving sale and she had a very large salt lamp about 13" tall by 8" in diameter and she was selling it for only $10 - what a bargain - I didn't buy it because it was so heavy - but now I wish I had. Great article.
burntchestnut, It's reassuring to know that apparently environment-, people-friendly procedures produce such attractive, comfortable, effective night, outdoor, party, and room lighting. Additionally, I love the versatile possibilities for blocks, glasses, plates, sculptures, and vases.
I've seen these rock salt candle holders and lamps, but didn't know about how they were made. Quite interesting!
NanciArvizu, The bathing-salts, candle-holders, glasses, lamps, and plates are wonderful to have!
The candle-holders and lamps give such an artistic, natural look that I'm so glad that the Mughal Empre left such a well-documented legacy whose use is not limited to exclusive lifestyles and remote museums. But I agree that the salt shot glasses really are fetching and fun to use.
I've seen these salt lamps, always wondered about them. But I really like the salt shot glasses! Great article, thank you!