Definition of vesuvianite in English:
vesuvianite
nounvɪˈsuːvɪənʌɪtvəˈsuviəˌnaɪt
another term for idocrase
Example sentencesExamples
- Vesuvianite forms as a result of contact metamorphism on impure limestones and is usually found with other exotic minerals.
- The locality has been worked exclusively for garnet and vesuvianite specimens by mineral collectors and mineral dealers.
- The veins are surrounded by a 5-to 10-cm-wide alteration zone that consists of calcite, dolomite, diopside, hedenbergite, vesuvianite, and base-metal sulfides.
- The theme for the 2003 competition was vesuvianite, and with thirty-eight entries, judging became a serious business.
- The new edition also adds the important vesuvianite locality at Asbestos, Quebec, which was absent in the 1960 book.
Origin
Late 19th century: from Vesuvius + -an + -ite1.
Definition of vesuvianite in US English:
vesuvianite
nounvəˈsuviəˌnaɪtvəˈso͞ovēəˌnīt
another term for idocrase
Example sentencesExamples
- The veins are surrounded by a 5-to 10-cm-wide alteration zone that consists of calcite, dolomite, diopside, hedenbergite, vesuvianite, and base-metal sulfides.
- The new edition also adds the important vesuvianite locality at Asbestos, Quebec, which was absent in the 1960 book.
- The theme for the 2003 competition was vesuvianite, and with thirty-eight entries, judging became a serious business.
- Vesuvianite forms as a result of contact metamorphism on impure limestones and is usually found with other exotic minerals.
- The locality has been worked exclusively for garnet and vesuvianite specimens by mineral collectors and mineral dealers.
Origin
Late 19th century: from Vesuvius + -an + -ite.