Pink Salt form · Rock chunks

Rock chunks pink salt
— hand-mined premium pieces from Khewra.

5-50 cm hand-mined pink salt chunks straight from Khewra Salt Mine. Irregular natural shapes preserved — used for refillable grinder mills, salt lamp bases, salt-room (halotherapy) wall construction, and gourmet retail display.

Size
5-50 cm5-50 cm pieces (irregular hand-mined shapes)
MOQ
1 MT18-22 MT (lower density)
Best for
Grinders, lampshand-mill grinders, lamp bases, salt-room walls
NaCl
≥ 97%food-grade
HomePink SaltRock chunks

What it is

Rock chunks are hand-mined directly from Khewra's premium seams. Pieces are sized 5-50 cm — small chunks for grinder mills, larger pieces for lamp bases and architectural applications. Color varies from light pink to deep rose; premium dark-pink seams (higher iron content) command 25-40% price premium for retail-display SKUs.

Hand-mining preserves the natural crystal shape and irregular face that retail buyers value for visual authenticity. Mechanized cutting is also available if buyer requires uniform sizing for industrial applications.

Specifications

ParameterValue
FormRock chunks
Size5-50 cm pieces (irregular hand-mined shapes)
NaCl≥ 97 %
ColorRose pink to amber (premium dark-pink seam available)
Moisture≤ 0.5 %
Insoluble matter≤ 0.3 %
HS Code2501.00
OriginKhewra Salt Mine, Punjab, Pakistan
Standard packagingPP woven bags 25 kg or 50 kg with LDPE liner
Custom packagingWooden crates 50-200 kg available for premium pieces · private label printed bags
MOQ1 MT
Standard FCL18-22 MT (lower density)

Use cases · who buys this form

G

Refillable grinder mills

Premium retail brands fill 100-300g grinder mills with 5-15mm chunks for table-side grinding.

L

Salt lamp bases

Natural-shape lamps use 1-15kg chunks drilled and wired with bulb fitting.

H

Halotherapy walls

Salt-room installations use 5-30kg chunks for wall construction; small chunks for halogenerators.

D

Retail display

Gourmet retail SKUs sell whole 200g-1kg chunks in glass jars for visual authenticity.

Frequently asked — Rock chunks

What size range do you ship?
Standard: 5-50 cm pieces (irregular hand-mined shapes). For specific applications: 5-15 mm for grinder mills, 1-5 kg for natural-shape lamps, 5-30 kg for halotherapy walls, 200g-1kg for retail display jars. We can custom-size sort at no extra cost above 5 MT.
Why is FCL only 18-22 MT for rock chunks?
Rock chunks have lower packed density than granules due to irregular shape and air gaps. Standard 20ft FCL holds 18-22 MT depending on size mix and packing efficiency. Tighter packing achievable for uniform-size sorted chunks (~22-24 MT).
Can you supply premium dark-pink color grade?
Yes — we have a dedicated supply chain for premium dark-pink seams from Khewra. Higher iron content (20-50 ppm) gives the deeper rose color. Premium grade commands ~25-40% price premium over standard light-pink. Ideal for high-end retail brands and grinder-mill SKUs where color is the visual differentiator.
How are chunks packed for sea transit?
25kg or 50kg PP woven bags with LDPE inner liner for moisture protection. For premium chunks: wooden crates 50-200 kg with shock-absorbing dunnage. Lamp-base chunks: individually bubble-wrapped to prevent surface chipping during transit.
Can I order specific shapes (cube, sphere, slab)?
For machine-cut uniform shapes, see our blocks & slabs page. Rock chunks are intentionally irregular to preserve natural form. We can sort by approximate size range but cannot guarantee specific shapes for hand-mined pieces.
Do you supply lamp-base chunks pre-drilled for wiring?
Yes — natural-shape lamps require chunks drilled with hollow center for cable + bulb fitting. We pre-drill in 4 standard sizes (15W / 25W / 40W / 60W bulb fittings) at our Hyderabad facility. Drilling adds USD 0.40-0.80 per piece depending on chunk size. UL/CE/SAA-compliant bulb assemblies available bundled.
What's the typical buyer profile for rock chunks?
Premium retail brands (gourmet salt category), salt lamp distributors, halotherapy installation companies, hospitality buyers for steakhouse displays, e-commerce wellness sellers.
Can you supply for halotherapy / salt-room construction?
Yes — halotherapy installations use a mix of 5-30 kg structural chunks for wall construction plus 5-15mm small chunks for halogenerator devices. We supply both, with installation-grade specifications. Multiple Middle East and East Asia wellness chains source chunks from us for halotherapy installations.
How does this compare to Polish or Iranian rock chunks?
Khewra rock chunks have the most consistent rose-pink color globally. Polish (Wieliczka) chunks are grayer/darker with mottled appearance. Iranian (Garmsar) chunks have higher iron content giving redder color but smaller average piece sizes. For premium retail 'Himalayan pink salt' branding, Khewra is the structural origin.
Do you offer USDA Organic certification?
Pink salt cannot be certified Organic in the USDA system because salt is a mineral (not an agricultural product). Some marketing claims 'organic' for pink salt are technically incorrect. We provide pesticide-residue-free + heavy-metals-tested premium grade as the closest equivalent assurance.

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