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单词 vesuvianite
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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.

 
 
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