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yes its a mineral.
No, it is a chemical element that does not occur in pure form, only as a component in minerals. Here's a list: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Sodium_minerals
So strictly speaking, although it is often referred to as a mineral in dietary discussion, it is technically not a mineral.
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Is salt a mineral or not?
Sodium is a metal, common table salt is sodium chloride, which is a compound. Sodium can make up salt. In the nature sodium chloride exist as the mineral halite.
Is salt a mineral?
Yes, salt is a mineral. It's chemical name is Sodium Chloride (NaCl) and the correct name for it's mineral form is Halite. Please see the related links.
What rocks have salt in them?
Sodium chloride is not a rock: in the nature NaCl exist as the mineral halite.
Is poop a mineral?
No. Even fossil excrement, coprolite, is not a mineral.[Strictly a trace fossil, as it is an accessory of the animal.]
Is Na a mineral?
Na is the elemental symbol for sodium, which is a metal and thus a mineral.
Is vitamin C a trace mineral?
Vitamin CVvitamin C is a vitamin, not a trace mineral.
Is sodium a vitamin or a mineral?
sodium is indeed a mineral
Is there sodium in onion powder?
a trace of sodium
Mineral that your body require in very small amount are called trace mineral what are exanple of trace mineral?
Iodine; reason for iodized salt
Do trace elements in a mineral not effect the color or the value of the mineral?
Trace elements in a mineral can indeed affect its color and value. For example, the presence of chromium can give a mineral a red color, like in rubies. Additionally, certain rare trace elements can increase the value of a mineral due to their rarity and unique coloring effects.
Is salt a mineral or not?
Sodium is a metal, common table salt is sodium chloride, which is a compound. Sodium can make up salt. In the nature sodium chloride exist as the mineral halite.
Is calcium a water or fat-soluble vitamin or major or trace mineral?
major mineral
Is salt a mineral?
Yes, salt is a mineral. It's chemical name is Sodium Chloride (NaCl) and the correct name for it's mineral form is Halite. Please see the related links.
What rocks have salt in them?
Sodium chloride is not a rock: in the nature NaCl exist as the mineral halite.
What minarels are in water?
Some minerals commonly found in water include calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, and trace minerals like iron, zinc, and copper. The specific mineral content of water can vary depending on its source and location.
What salt mineral?
As a natural mineral sodium chloride is called halite.
What is the name of the mineral that results when sodium chloride forms mineral crystals?
This mineral is called halite.
