Hydrohalite
| Hydrohalite | |
|---|---|
| General | |
| Category | Halide mineral |
| Formula (repeating unit) | NaCl·2H2O |
| Strunz classification | 03.BA.05 |
| Identification | |
| Colour | Colourless or white |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Diaphaneity | Transparent |
Hydrohalite is a mineral that occurs in saturated halite brines at cold temperatures (−5 °C). It was first described in 1847 in Salzburg, Austria.