Himalyan rock salt
| Chemical formula | NaCl |
| Color | Pink or reddish-brown |
| Crystal structure | Cubic |
| Grain size | Various, typically small to medium |
| Hardness | 2-2.5 on Mohs scale |
| Density | 2.16-2.24 g/cm³ |
| Solubility | Insoluble in alcohol, slightly soluble in cold water, highly soluble in hot water |