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Idocrase

Idocrase Meaning & Definition
Idocrase Definition And Meaning

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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