Lumachel
Pronunciation : Lu"ma*chel, Lu`ma*chel"la
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F. lumachelle, It. lumachella, fr. lamachella a little snail, dim. of lumaca a snail, fr. L. limax, -acis.] (Min.)
Definition : Defn: A grayish brown limestone, containing fossil shells, which reflect a beautiful play of colors. It is also called fire marble, from its fiery reflections.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913