Himalayan Pink Salt
Introduction
Himalayan Pink Salt is one of the world’s purest and most sought-after natural salts. It is extracted from the ancient Salt Range of Punjab, Pakistan, particularly the famous Khewra Salt Mine. Formed over approximately 250 million years ago through the evaporation of an ancient inland sea, it remained protected beneath layers of rock, preserving its natural purity.
Geological Formation
The salt deposits were created after prehistoric seawater evaporated. Over millions of years, tectonic activity buried these deposits under mountains, creating highly compact crystalline salt protected from modern pollution.
Mining Locations
Major mining areas include Khewra, Warcha, Kalabagh, Bahadur Khel, and Jatta.
Chemical Composition
Primarily Sodium Chloride (97–99%) with naturally occurring trace minerals including Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, and Sulfur.
Physical Properties
• Mineral: Halite
• Formula: NaCl
• Crystal System: Cubic
• Mohs Hardness: 2–2.5
• Specific Gravity: ~2.16 g/cm³
• Highly soluble in water.
Colour Grades
White, Light Pink, Standard Pink, Dark Pink, and Red.
Standard Product Forms
Fine Powder (80–400 mesh), Fine Granules (0.2–0.8 mm), Medium Granules (0.8–2 mm), Coarse Granules (2–5 mm), Crystal Chunks, Lumps, Large Chunks, and Boulders.
Standard Mesh Sizes
8, 16, 20, 40, 60, 80, 100, 200, and 325 Mesh.
Animal Licking Salt Blocks
Available in rectangular, square, round, cylindrical, wheel, heart, and custom shapes with standard weights from 2 kg to over 18 kg. Suitable for cattle, buffalo, horses, sheep, goats, camels, deer, zoos, and wildlife parks.
Additional Products
Salt Bricks, Salt Tiles, Cooking Blocks, Salt Lamps, Decorative Products, Spa Products, and Custom Carvings.
Packaging
250 g, 500 g, 1 kg, 2 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg, 25 kg, 50 kg, and customized export packaging.
Why Choose Swallow International
Premium quality, customized processing, strict quality control, and reliable export services for global buyers.