Vesuvianite

noun

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Noun

1
A yellow, green or brown mineral, a mixed calcium, magnesium and aluminium silicate sometimes used as a gemstone. countable, uncountable
2
a green or yellow or brown mineral consisting of a hydrated silicate; it occurs as crystals in limestone and is used a gemstone wordnet

Synonyms

idocrase idocrase vesuvian

Etymology

From Vesuvian + -ite.

Related phrases

vesuvianite jade

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