a white zeolite mineral consisting of hydrated calcium aluminium silicate in groups of radiating monoclinic crystals. Formula: CaAl2Si3O10.3H2O
Word origin
C19: scolec- from Greek skōlēxscolex + -ite1
scolecite in American English
(ˈskɑləˌsaɪt; ˈskoʊləˌsaɪt)
noun
a colorless or white, monoclinic zeolite, CaAl2Si3O10·3H2O, found in cavities or cracks, esp. in basalt, schist, or limestone; hydrous calcium aluminum silicate
Word origin
Ger scolezit < Gr skōlēx, worm (see scolex): some forms curl when heated