sandarac

noun3

1. •
   A white or yellow resin obtained from a north African tree (Tetraclinis articulata), and pulverized for pounce; probably so called from a resemblance to the mineral.

   • Sandarach is procured from common juniper; and incense from a juniper with yellow fruit. — 1789
2. •
   Any tree from the genus Tetraclinis.
3. •
   (no longer used) Realgar; red sulphide of arsenic.