sarcolite Min.
(ˈsɑːkəlaɪt)
[f. sarco- + -lite.]
A silicate of aluminium, sodium, and calcium found in flesh-coloured crystals. Also = gmelinite.
| 1814 Aikin Dict. Chem. & Min. App. 56 Sarcolite. Colour flesh red. 1836 T. Thomson Min., Geol., etc. I. 337 Analcime. Cubizite, sarcolite. Ibid. 340 Hydrolite. Gmelenite, sarcolite of Vauquelin. 1858 Nicol Elem. Min. 130 Sarkolite, from Vesuvius. 1869 Phillips Vesuv. x. 291 Sarcolite [occurs] in ejected blocks with Wollastonite [etc.]. |