The mineral is halite, whose main chemical component is Sodium Chloride (NaCl). Halite is an evaporite mineral-i.e. it forms as a result of evaporating water leaving behind â¦ dissolved chemicals as mineral deposits.
Passive Solar Energy Definition. Passive solar energy is the heating space that utilizes the design of the house or building so as trap solar heat when necessary. This means that the passive solar ensures that the house is not too cold during winter and not too hot in the summer.
1 Heat: The science of heat energy explored in more detail. 2  Passive solar: Stopping heat from escaping is a good thing, but so is letting in heat from the Sun to reduce your energy bills. 3  That's the basic idea behind passive-solar buildings.