catalina, n [ = settlement in Trinity Bay]. Comb catalina stone: pyrite.
   [1810] 1971 ANSPACH 31 In Catalina Harbour is a high rock intersected with veins or pieces of a shining pale-yellow metallic substance: it is compact and brittle; like flint it emits fire when struck with the steel or a piece of its own kind, and at the same time a strong sulphurous smell. I beg to transmit as a specimen, the largest piece of Catalina Stone ... that I have been able to find. 1869 MURRAY & HOWLEY 199 The pyritiferous character of the slates [of Catalina] has long been known; the cubical crystals of large size and brilliant aspect having attracted attention, and acquired a local reputation as Catalina stone. 1937 Bk of Nfld i, 202 The rocks along the sea-shore contain what is called 'Catalina Stone.' This is iron pyrites.

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