Halite: hardness, streak, luster and crystal system

The properties that identify Halite: its Mohs hardness, luster, streak colour and crystal system.

Halite: hardness, streak, luster and crystal system
MineralMohs hardnessLusterStreakCrystal system
Halite2.0–2.5VitreousWhiteCubic

Common questions

How hard is Halite on the Mohs scale?
2.0–2.5.
What luster does Halite have?
Vitreous.
What colour is the streak of Halite?
White.
What crystal system does Halite have?
Cubic.

Sources

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