pitchstone

/ˈpɪtʃstəʊn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of volcanic glass, typically pale in color, that is often used in jewelry.

“The geologist studied the formation of the pitchstone in the ancient volcanic rock.”

2. noun

A type of dark-colored stone used in the manufacture of phonograph records.

“The record factory used pitchstone to create high-quality vinyl records.”

Synonyms

  • obsidian
  • volcanic glass