"vesuvianite" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: vesuvianites [plural]
Etymology: Vesuvian + -ite Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Vesuvian|ite}} Vesuvian + -ite Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} vesuvianite (countable and uncountable, plural vesuvianites)
  1. (mineralogy) A yellow, green or brown mineral, a mixed calcium, magnesium and aluminium silicate sometimes used as a gemstone. Wikipedia link: vesuvianite Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Minerals Synonyms: idocrase Derived forms: vesuvianite jade Related terms: californite

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