hanksite

noun

hanks·​ite

ˈhaŋkˌsīt

plural -s

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

Word History

Etymology

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

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