Halites

/ˈhælaɪts/ noun

Definition

Plural of halite; multiple specimens or deposits of rock salt mineral.

Etymology

Regular plural of 'halite' with '-s' suffix.

Kelly Says

Halites form in ancient seabeds that have evaporated over millions of years—you can literally taste geological history when you sprinkle salt on your food!

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