Hanksite

Name: Hanksite

Origin: Searles Dry Lake, Trona, CA, USA

Size: 9.5 cm

mineral UV reactive and phosphorescent

Hanksite is a rare, water-soluble sulfate mineral found primarily in Searles Lake, California, forming hexagonal,often doubly terminated crystals. Known for its pale yellow to gray, often cloudy appearance, it is frequently used by collectors and in metaphysical practices, requiring protection from moisture to prevent deterioration.