About The Word Vesuvianite
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Vesuvianite
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What's The Definition Of Vesuvianite?
[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 Vesuvianite: idocrase | vesuvian Related Terms | Find terms related to Vesuvianite: See Also | mineral Vesuvianite In Webster's Dictionary \Ve*su"vi*an*ite\, n. (Min.)
A mineral occurring in tetragonal crystals, and also massive,
of a brown to green color, rarely sulphur yellow and blue. It
is a silicate of alumina and lime with some iron magnesia,
and is common at Vesuvius. Also called {idocrase}.
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