Appearance: Naturally crystalline with a distinctive pink to reddish-pink hue, sometimes with white or darker red streaks due to varying mineral concentrations.

Crystal Size: Available in fine, medium, and coarse grains (typically ranging from 0.5 mm to 5 mm). Large crystalline chunks (1–5 kg) also occur, often used for lamps and décor.

Texture: Hard, crystalline, and brittle; can be ground into different mesh sizes as per industrial or culinary requirements.

Color Variations: Shades range from light pink, rose, orange, to deep red, depending on the amount of iron oxide and trace minerals.

Purity: Naturally occurring, free from additives or anti-caking agents when unprocessed.

Density: Approximately 2.16 g/cm³

Taste: Mild, less sharp compared to refined table salt; smoother flavor profile.

Moisture Content: Typically ≤ 0.5%, making it stable for long-term storage.

Solubility: Highly soluble in water, leaving minimal residue.

Composition: Primarily NaCl (~95–98%), with over 80 trace minerals including calcium, magnesium, potassium, and iron.