Because of its solubility in water, this mineral is found only in arid and desert regions. In Chile, it is quarried, purified, and used as a source of nitrates. Nitrates are used in explosives and fertilizer.
Minerals
Because of its solubility in water, this mineral is found only in arid and desert regions. In Chile, it is quarried, purified, and used as a source of nitrates. Nitrates are used in explosives and fertilizer.
Mineral Photos courtesy of R.Weller/Cochise College