ixolite Min.
(ˈɪksəlaɪt)
[ad. Ger. ixolyt (Haidinger, 1842), f. Gr. ἰξός mistletoe, bird-lime + λίθος stone (see -lite).]
A mineral resin occurring in bituminous coal, having a greasy lustre, and becoming soft and tenacious when heated.
| 1846 Worcester cites Dana. 1868 Dana Min. (ed. 5) 736 Ixolyte. |