Clinkstone

/ˈklɪŋkstəʊn/ noun

Definition

A type of stone that makes a ringing or tinkling sound when struck, often a compact igneous rock.

Etymology

From clink (imitative origin, representing a sharp ringing sound) plus stone (Old English stan), literally describing the acoustic property of this dense rock.

Kelly Says

Clinkstone is usually phonolite, a volcanic rock so dense it literally 'rings like a bell' when you hit it—ancient peoples sometimes used these stones for percussion instruments!

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