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{{Item
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|Image=File:Stone-halite.png
|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.

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== Obtention == <!--T:2-->

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[[File:Halite-rock-and-sylvite-in-halite.png|thumb|right|Halite rock and sylvite in halite.]]

===Mining=== <!--T:14-->

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:''See also {{ll|Ore_Deposits#Halite|Ore Deposits - Halite}}.''

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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. {{ll|Potash|Sylvite}}, the ore for potash, can be found inside halite layers.

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You can purchase halite from aː
* {{ll|Trading#Commodities|Commodities Trader}} for an average price of 3 {{ll|Rusty gear|rusty gears}} for a stack of 16.
* {{ll|Trading#Survival_Goods|Survival Goods Trader}} for an average price of 3 {{ll|Rusty gear|rusty gears}} for a stack of 16.

== Usage == <!--T:5-->

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{{Item
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=== Salt === <!--T:7-->

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The primary use of halite is grinding it into salt using a {{ll|quern|quern}}. One piece of halite creates two portions of salt.

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Salt is used for {{ll|food preservation|food preservation}}. It can extend the lifespan of meats through salt-curing, or vegetables through pickling. Both methods of preservation require a {{ll|barrel|barrel}}.<br>
{{ll|Cheese|Cheese}} making also requires salt.

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You can sell your halite to aː
* {{ll|Trading#Agriculture|Agriculture Trader}} for an average price of 1 {{ll|Rusty gear|rusty gear}} for a stack of 20.

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