Associations to the word «Vesuvianite»

Wiktionary

VESUVIANITE, noun. (mineralogy) A yellow, green or brown mineral, a mixed calcium, magnesium and aluminium silicate sometimes used as a gemstone.
VESUVIANITE JADE, noun. (mineralogy) Alternative name for californite.

Dictionary definition

VESUVIANITE, noun. A green or yellow or brown mineral consisting of a hydrated silicate; it occurs as crystals in limestone and is used a gemstone.

Wise words

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