Halite

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-012788",
  "term": "Halite",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. A soft, soluble evaporate mineral commonly known as salt or rock salt. Can be critical in forming hydrocarbon traps and seals because it tends to flow rather than fracture during deformation, thus preventing hydrocarbons from leaking out of a trap even during and after some types of deformation.\n\n2. A soft, soluble evaporate mineral commonly known as salt or rock salt. Can be critical informing hydrocarbon traps and seals because it tends to flow rather than fracture during deformation, thus preventing hydrocarbons from leaking out of a trap even during and after some types of deformation.",
  "subject": "Chemicals, toxics and pesticides",
  "references": [
    "Glossary: Study of the Potential Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing on Drinking Water Resources",
    "EPA Study of the Potential Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing on Drinking Water Resources: Progress Report at http://www.epa.gov/hfstudy/pdfs/hf-report20121214.pdf"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/halite/"
}