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hanksite

noun
hanks·​ite | \ ˈhaÅ‹kËŒsÄ«t\
plural -s

Definition of hanksite

: a mineral Na22K(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl consisting of white or yellow sulfate-carbonate-chloride of sodium and potassium occurring in hexagonal crystals

History and Etymology for hanksite

Henry G. Hanks †1907 American mineralogist + English -ite

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