Rock salt lamps are a relatively new home-decorating item and are often associated with alternative healing practices
Construction
A rock salt lamp is made from a large piece of natural sea salt with a cavity carved into the bottom to hold a candle or electric light. The salt is semi-transparent, allowing the light to shine through.
Design
Rock salt lamps come in a variety of designs and sizes. Some leave the salt's natural contours in half, and others are carved into shapes like cubes, spheres or obelisks.
Geography
The rock salt used for salt lamps comes from locations near the Himalayan Mountains and contains minerals that give it a pinkish-red color.
Availability
Rock salt lamps are often sold in mineral stores, import and decorating stores, and new age retailers.
Health Claims
Many sellers of rock salt lamps claim that the presence of salt in a living area will impart certain health benefits to its owner, but these claims are largely considered to be unproven by the scientific community.
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