Definitions for: 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

Webster (1913) Definition: 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.

Synonyms: idocrase, vesuvian

See Also: mineral

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