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1. (n.) vesuvianite
a brown to green, glossy mineral, hydrous calcium aluminum silicate; idocrase.
Etymology: (1885–90)
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1. (noun) vesuvianite, vesuvian, idocrase
a green or yellow or brown mineral consisting of a hydrated silicate; it occurs as crystals in limestone and is used a gemstone
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1. (noun) vesuvianite
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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