What is the only rock that humans can eat?

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What is the only rock that humans can eat?

Question #8664. Asked by Jamie.
Last updated Oct 05 2016.

sue943
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sue943
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Humans can eat Salt (Sodium Chloride) and Chalk (otherwise known as Calcium carbonate)

Common salt is a mineral composed primarily of sodium chloride (NaCl), a chemical compound belonging to the larger class of salts; salt in its natural form as a crystalline mineral is known as rock salt or halite.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salt

And yes, you can indeed eat chalk:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-daily-meal/5-things-you-didnt-know-y_b_5059429.html

Response last updated by Terry on Oct 05 2016.
Dec 11 2000, 8:56 PM

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l3i7l
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Pass the SALT please.

Dec 11 2000, 11:24 PM

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JSBach
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Natural table salt (NaCl) as well as other types of soluble solids (MSG), but chalk as well (although not very good).

Dec 12 2000, 1:37 PM