hanksite
noun
hanks·ite
\ˈhaŋkˌsīt\
Definition of hanksite
-s
: a mineral Na22K(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl consisting of white or yellow sulfate-carbonate-chloride of sodium and potassium occurring in hexagonal crystals
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Origin and Etymology of hanksite
Henry G. Hanks †1907 American mineralogist + English -ite
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