amygdule

1. A mineral filling formed in vesicles (cavities) of lava flows; it maybe chalcedony, opal, calcite, chlorite, or prehnite. 2. Amygdule refers to a mineral containing cavity in an igneous rock formed by escaping gas. 3. An agate pebble.

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