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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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