Scolecite

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

  Scolecite \Scol"e*cite\ (? or ?; 277), n. [Gr. skw`lhx, -hkos, a
     worm, earthworm.] (Min.)
     A zeolitic mineral occuring in delicate radiating groups of
     white crystals. It is a hydrous silicate of alumina and lime.
     Called also {lime mesotype}.
     [1913 Webster]