Salt is the general name for the substance occurs with the reaction of an acid and a base. The salt we know in everyday use is sodium chloride, and its chemical formula is NaCl in chemistry.
This mineral that can be found in the nature with combined form of Sodium and Chlorine contains 40% Sodium ve 60% Chlorine.
Salt generally crystalizes in cubic form and has no color or white color as reflected to the eye. Depending on the variety and the type of the foreign material, salt color can be light blue, dark blue or pink.
Salt is an inorganic matter that can be broken into pieces easily, has no odor and that can dissolve in water.
Salt is the only rock known that can be eaten by human.