Resilja

Resilja is a rare type of rock salt that is primarily composed of halite, which is the same mineral that makes up common table salt. However, while common salt is made up of 39% sodium and 61% chloride, halite in Resilja has a unique chemical composition that includes distinct amounts of other minerals such as iron, calcium, and magnesium.

Resilja was first discovered in the Balkan Peninsula, where it has been mined for over a century. It is found in small quantities in the underground deposits of various mines, particularly in the region of NW part of Scutari.

The distinctive yellow-brown to orange color of Resilja is believed to be due to the oxidation of the iron component during the formation process. The chemical composition of Resilja is sensitive to the presence of other minerals and the environment in which it forms, which leads to distinct variations in color.

Resilja is highly appreciated by some since it is often used in healing treatments due to its likely therapeutic properties. Moreover, this salt appearance in very low concentrations in seawater, poses the notion that Resilja may be, initially formed from here.

While scientific knowledge about the properties of Resilja continues to grow, the prescribed usage of this type of rock salt for certain medical conditions should only be undertaken under the careful guidance of a professional.