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pitch·stone

(pĭch′stōn′)

Any of various volcanic glasses distinguished by their dull pitchlike luster.

[Translation of German Pechstein.]

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pitchstone

(ˈpɪtʃˌstəʊn)

(Geological Science) a dark glassy acid volcanic rock similar in composition to granite, usually intruded as dykes, sills, etc

[C18: translation of German Pechstein]

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pitchstone - dark acid granitic glass

volcanic glass - a kind of natural glass produced when molten lava cools very rapidly

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