Idocrase: Definition with Idocrase Pictures and Photos

1. Noun. A green or yellow or brown mineral consisting of a hydrated silicate; it occurs as crystals in limestone and is used a gemstone.

Exact synonyms: Vesuvian, Vesuvianite
Generic synonyms: Mineral

1. n. Same as Vesuvianite.

1. Noun. (geology) vesuvianite ¹

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1. a mineral [n -S]

1. Same as Vesuvianite. Origin: Gr. Form + mixture, Fr. To mix; cf. F. Idocrase. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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