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Definition of stinkstone

Stinkstone
Stinkstone Stink"stone`, n. (Min.) One of the varieties of calcite, barite, and feldspar, which emit a fetid odor on being struck; -- called also swinestone.
stinkstone
Anthraconite An*thrac"o*nite, n. [See Anthracite.] (Min.) A coal-black marble, usually emitting a fetid smell when rubbed; -- called also stinkstone and swinestone.

Meaning of stinkstone from wikipedia

- Anthraconite (also spelled as anthraxonite) or stinkstone is a form of black to grey, bituminous bearing marble, calcite or limestone which produces an...