Definition for SAR'COL-ITE

SAR'COL-ITE, n. [flesh-stone.]

A substance of a vitreous nature, and of rose flesh color, found near Vesuvius. The French call it hydrolite, water-stone. – Dict. Nat. Hist. Sarcolite is a variety of analcime. – Ure.

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