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IMA mineral species

Hanksite

KNa₂₂(SO₄)₉(CO₃)₂Cl

Sulfate-carbonate mineral.

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Hanksite specimen
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Properties

🔷 Hexagonal✏️ streak white
Chemical formulaKNa₂₂(SO₄)₉(CO₃)₂Cl
ElementsK, Na, S, O, C, Cl
Crystal systemHexagonal
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streakwhite
Color—
IMA symbolHks
Nickel–Strunz class7.BD.30

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Searles Lake, United States

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