58.—Rock Salt.
Occurs in irregular beds or masses; brittle; saline taste; crackles in the fire.
Localities.—Found with gypsum, clay and sandstone. Washington County, Va.; Petit Anse, La.; Silver Peak, Nev.; Salmon River Mountains, Oregon.
Occurs in irregular beds or masses; brittle; saline taste; crackles in the fire.
Localities.—Found with gypsum, clay and sandstone. Washington County, Va.; Petit Anse, La.; Silver Peak, Nev.; Salmon River Mountains, Oregon.