Noun: vesuvianite vu'soo-vee-u,nIt
- A green, yellow or brown mineral consisting of a hydrated silicate; it occurs as crystals in limestone and is used a gemstone
"Vesuvianite, also known as idocrase, is sometimes used in jewellery";
- vesuvian, idocrase
Derived forms: vesuvianites
Type of: mineral
Encyclopedia: Vesuvianite