farcilite

noun

farcilite

noun

/ˈfɑː(ɹ)sɪlaɪt/

Etymology From farcical + -lite, in the Latin sense of the word farce which means to stuff or to season, because the composite mineral is "stuffed" with quartz nodules. See puddingstone.

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Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mineralogy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Obsolete Pudding stone.

  • an entire mountain of farcilite, containing flints , stuck in a quartzy basis , has been discovered there1799, Richard Kirwan, Geological Essays:

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