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Definitions for: Vesuvian [n] a green or yellow or brown mineral consisting of a hydrated silicate; it occurs as crystals in limestone and is used a gemstone
Webster (1913) Definition: Ve*su"vi*an, n.
A kind of match or fusee for lighting cigars, etc.
Ve*su"vi*an, a. [Cf. F. V['e]suvien, It. Vesuviano.]
Of or pertaining to Vesuvius, a volcano near Naples.
Ve*su"vi*an, n. [G. vesuvian. See Vesuvian, a.]
(Min.)
Vesuvianite.
Synonyms: idocrase, vesuvianite
See Also: mineral
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