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vesuvian

/vɪˈsuː.vi.ən/

Traduction: Minéral vert, jaune ou brun, constitué d'un silicate hydraté, qui se présente en cristaux dans les roches calcaires et est utilisé comme pierre fine.

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C2formalcommonscientific/vɪˈsuː.vi.ən/

A noun referring to a green, yellow, or brown mineral consisting of a hydrated silicate, which occurs as crystals in limestone and is used as a gemstone.

  • 🇫🇷Minéral vert, jaune ou brun, constitué d'un silicate hydraté, qui se présente en cristaux dans les roches calcaires et est utilisé comme pierre fine.
  1. A mineral C2 formal

    A green, yellow, or brown mineral composed of a hydrated silicate, found as crystals in limestone and sometimes used as a gemstone.

    • The geologist discovered a rare vesuvian in the limestone quarry.
    • Vesuvian is often cut and polished for use in jewelry.
    • The museum displayed a beautiful specimen of vesuvian from Italy.

    🇫🇷Vésuvianite

    Synonymes: idocrasevesuvianite

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