PHONOLITE

Etymology

Noun

phonolite (plural phonolites)

(mineral) a light-coloured rock of volcanic origin composed mostly of alkali feldspars

Synonyms

• clinkstone

Anagrams

• in the loop, lithopone

Source: Wiktionary


Pho"no*lite, n. Etym: [Phono- + -lite: cf. F. phonolithe.] (Min.)

Definition: A compact, feldspathic, igneous rock containing nephelite, haĂĽynite, etc. Thin slabs give a ringing sound when struck; -- called also clinkstone.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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