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Noun: vesuvian
  1. A green, yellow or brown mineral consisting of a hydrated silicate; it occurs as crystals in limestone and is used a gemstone
    "vesuvian, also known as idocrase, is sometimes used in jewellery";
    - vesuvianite, idocrase

Derived forms: vesuvians

Type of: mineral

Encyclopedia: Vesuvian