A rare mineral composed of sodium, potassium, sulfate, and carbonate, found in evaporite deposits.
Named after Henry Hanks (California geologist, 1826-1907) using the mineralogical suffix -ite (meaning 'mineral of' or 'rock containing').
Mineralogists name minerals after scientists to immortalize discoveries—hanksite honors Hanks's work in California geology, though only geologists and rock collectors know the word exists.
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