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.

词汇	vesuvianite
释义	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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