analcime

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analcime - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Analcime \A*nal"cime\, n. [Gr. 'an priv. + 'a`lkimos strong,
     'alkh` strength: cf. F. analcime.] (Min.)
     A white or flesh-red mineral, of the zeolite family,
     occurring in isometric crystals. By friction, it acquires a
     weak electricity; hence its name.
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