a salt lamp is simply a chunk of mined salt that has been hollowed out to allow room for a light bulb or tiny candle.The light glows through the medium of the salt crystal,which can range in color from a dark salmon pink to a pale orange.Salt crystals for salt lamps are mined in Russia and central Europe as well as in the Himalayas.Salt lamps make attractive accent lights.their main attracion,however,is that the heating of the salt causes the crystal to releasr negative ions which can balance the air around and make people less fatigue and headaches and be benefit for people.