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clinkstone

British  
/ ˈklɪŋkˌstəʊn /

noun

  1. a variety of phonolite that makes a metallic sound when struck

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Some varieties are slaty, and are frequently mistaken for clinkstone, which they closely resemble.

From Geology by Geikie, James

The crater appears to be composed of a hard grey clinkstone, much fissured; but lower down the mountain, the rock is softer, and has a bluish tinge. 

From The Hawaiian Archipelago by Bird, Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy)

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