Halite with Sylvite
Did you know that salt minerals like halite and sylvite have been found on asteroids?
While rare, scientists have confirmed evidence of salt minerals, commonly known as rock salt, on several extraterrestrial objects, making them valuable subjects for further research on the mysteries of our galaxy.
Dimensions3 3/4 x 6 1/8 x 5 in. (9.5 x 15.6 x 12.7 cm)
Credit LineCrystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, Arkansas, 2025.73
ClassificationMineral
On ViewNo
This artwork's face covers about 3.2× the area of a tennis ball.Drawn to the same scale.