Halite
Halite stone | |
Stackable | 64 |
Items |
Halite is a mineral that can be found in specific deposits. Halite is the only current source of salt in Vintage Story.
Obtaining
Mining
- See also Ore Deposits - Halite .
Halite stone can only be found in sedimentary layers. Halite forms either as a salt dome, or as a dry lake. Dry lake halite formations can only appear in a desert biome in sedimentary rock layers. Halite stones can be obtained by breaking surface halite stones, mining out halite rocks, or breaking halite speleothems. Sylvite , the ore for potash, can be found inside halite layers.
Purchasing
You can purchase halite from aː
- Commodities Trader for an average price of 3 rusty gears for a stack of 16.
- Survival Goods Trader for an average price of 3 rusty gears for a stack of 16.
Usage
Salt | |
Stackable | 64 |
Items |
Salt
The primary use of halite is grinding it into salt using a quern . One piece of halite creates two portions of salt.
Salt is used for food preservation . It can extend the lifespan of meats through salt-curing, or vegetables through pickling. Both methods of preservation require a barrel .
Cheese making also requires salt.
Selling
You can sell your halite to aː
- Agriculture Trader for an average price of 1 rusty gear for a stack of 20.
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