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  • noun (Min.) A grayish brown limestone, containing fossil shells, which reflect a beautiful play of colors. It is also called fire marble, from its fiery reflections.

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  • noun mineralogy A grey form of limestone that contains fossil shells, and reflects a fiery play of colours

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Italian lumachella

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