n.大青盐；石盐；岩盐

Halite, also known as rock salt, is a naturally occurring mineral composed primarily of sodium chloride.
石盐，也被称为岩石盐，是一种主要由氯化钠组成的天然矿物。
The halite deposits in this region are estimated to be billions of years old.
该地区的石盐矿床据估计有数十亿年的历史。
In winter, road maintenance crews use halite to de-ice the highways.
在冬季，公路养护队伍会使用石盐来清除高速公路的冰雪。
The mining of halite can lead to environmental concerns due to its potential to contaminate groundwater.
开采矿石盐可能导致环境问题，因为它有可能污染地下水。
Halite has a cubic crystal structure and often forms large, transparent crystals.
石盐具有立方晶体结构，经常形成大而透明的晶体。
The purity of halite obtained from different sources varies significantly.
来自不同来源的石盐纯度差异显著。
Halite is an essential component for the production of chlorine and caustic soda in the chemical industry.
石盐是化工行业中生产氯气和烧碱的重要原料。
Ancient civilizations used halite as a preservative for food and for trade.
古代文明用石盐作为食物防腐剂并用于贸易。
Halite's high solubility in water makes it easily extractable through solution mining methods.
石盐在水中的高溶解性使其可以通过溶剂开采方法容易地提取。
The formation of halite in sedimentary basins is often associated with evaporative processes in bodies of water.
在沉积盆地中石盐的形成通常与水域中的蒸发过程有关。