Lucullite

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Lucullite \Lu*cul"lite\, n. [From Lucullus, a Roman consul,
     famous for his great wealth and luxury: cf. F. lucullite.]
     (Min.)
     A variety of black limestone, often polished for ornamental
     purposes.
     [1913 Webster]