What does "anthraconite" mean?

A coal-black variety of calcite or dolomite, usually emitting a foetid smell when rubbed.

What is a synonym for "anthraconite"?

Common synonyms include: stinkstone, stinkstone, stone, swinestone, swinestone.

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A coal-black variety of calcite or dolomite, usually emitting a foetid smell when rubbed.

From Ancient Greek ἄνθραξ (ánthrax) + Ancient Greek κόνις (kónis) + -ite. By surface analysis, anthra- + conite.

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