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Scolecite

Scol′e-cite

(? or ?; 277)
,
Noun.
[Gr.
σκώληξ
,
-ηκος
, a worm, earthworm.]
(Min.)
A zeolitic mineral occuring in delicate radiating groups of white crystals. It is a hydrous silicate of alumina and lime. Called also
lime mesotype
.

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