Halite
| Halite stone | |
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| Stackable | 64 |
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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 | |
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| Stackable | 64 |
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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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