A poorly translucent but sharply formed, hexagonal hanksite crystal, with a frosted surface. A second hanksite generation appears as crude, more translucent crystals. The morphology is unusual for the locality; most Searles Lake hanksites are more prismatic whereas this sample is distinctly tabular. Self standing for display. The species has a reputation of decomposing if not preserved (often by oiling) but this noncoated sample appears perfectly stable (at least, in my local semiarid climate). Until a few years ago hanksite was rather abundant in Southern California, but the annual collection opportunity has been permanently ceased and no more specimens are expected to be available.