Explanation
A chemical sedimentary rock. Mainly distributed in salt lakes and saline lagoons. It is formed by evaporation of lake water (brine) and crystallization of concentrated salt substances according to different water solubility under dry climate conditions. According to composition, it can be divided into gypsum, anhydrite, halite, sylvinite, mirabilite, etc. Rock types and minerals are very rich.
Classification
Natural materials and products -> Mineral materials