1. a white or colorless zeolite mineral that forms needle-like crystals
Usage: mineralogy

Examples

• The geologist identified scolecite crystals in the volcanic rock sample.
• Scolecite often forms in cavities within basaltic rocks.
• The mineral collector prized the delicate scolecite specimens.
• Scolecite crystals can be distinguished by their fibrous appearance.
• The zeolite group includes minerals like scolecite and natrolite.