Vesuvianite
mineral · uncommon
Quick facts
- Formula
- Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH,F)4
- Hardness
- 6–7
- Luster
- vitreous
- Colors
- green, yellow-green, brown
Vesuvianite (idocrase) is a green crystal silicate. Verdite is foliated mica rock.
Green vitreous prismatic/granular aggregate without pearly mica flakes.
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