About The Word Idocrase
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Idocrase
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What's The Definition Of Idocrase?
[n] a green or yellow or brown mineral consisting of a hydrated silicate; it occurs as crystals in limestone and is used a gemstone
Synonyms | Synonyms for Idocrase: vesuvian | vesuvianite Related Terms | Find terms related to Idocrase: See Also | mineral Idocrase In Webster's Dictionary \Id"o*crase\ ([i^]d"[-o]*kr[=a]s; 277), n. [Gr. e'i^dos
form + kra^sis mixture, fr. keranny`nai to mix; cf. F.
idocrase.] (Min.)
Same as {Vesuvianite}.
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