A hard, colorless or white zeolite, NaAlSi2O6·H2O, commonly found in basalts.

A*nal"cime (#), n. [Gr. priv. + strong, strength: cf. F. analcime.] Min.

A white or flesh-red mineral, of the zeolite, occurring in isometric crystals. By friction, it acquires a weak electricity; hence its name.

 

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