Luster - Nonmetallic
Hardness - 2.5-5.5
Streak=White or Colorless
3 Directions of Cleavage - Right angles

Halite
NaCl

White or colorless Streak

3 Directions of Cleavage at 90°

White or colorless, cubic crystals. Excellent cleavage. Tastes salty. H=2.5

Your Mineral is Halite!

 

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