English dictionary
vesuvianite
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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a green or yellow or brown mineral consisting of a hydrated silicate; it occurs as crystals in limestone and is used a gemstone
Source: WordNet 3.0
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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 <i>idocrase</i>.
Source: webster1913