The article presents information on various types of salt. Rock salt is either found from underground halite deposits or near the surface. Other types of salt include solar salt, salt brine, and vacuum pan salt. The different uses of salt are also given including its use as a flavor enhancer, as a road deicing agent, and to manufacture sodium hydroxide.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Title | Mineral resource of the month: salt |
| Authors | Dennis S. Kostick |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Earth |
| Index ID | 70044819 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | National Minerals Information Center |