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  Vesuvianite - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Vesuvianite is a green, brown, yellow, or blue metamorphic silicate mineral, Ca Mg
A blueish variety is known as cyprine, the blue is due to impurities of copper.
Californite is a name sometimes used for jade-like vesuvianite, also known as California-, American- or Vesuvianite-jade.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vesuvianite   (130 words)

  
 Mineralogical Record: Red Grossular from the Sierra de Cruces, Coahuila, Mexico
Grossular and vesuvianite crystals comprise close to 50% of the exposed rock in the small prospect pit that has produced the crystals available on the market these last few years.
The vesuvianite crystals are not as abundant as the garnets although they tend to be larger.
It consists of larger granoblastic grains of red grossular and green-brown vesuvianite in a crudely banded, fine-grained matrix consisting of anhedral calcite, quartz, Wollastonite and scapolite.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_qa3672/is_200311/ai_n9339643   (1258 words)

  
 Astrology & Gemstones, Birthstones: Vesuvianite Gemstone - Gems shop online
Vesuvianite, also known as Idocrase, is a fascinating mineral found originally on the volcano, Mt Vesuvius, hence one of the names.Vesuvianite forms as a result of contact metamorphism on impure limestones and is usually found with other exotic minerals.
Vesuvianite is composed of calcium, magnesium and aluminum silicate, often with some beryllium and fluorine.
Vesuvianite (Idocrase), was originally found on the volcano, Mt Vesuvius, hence the name "Vesuvianite".
www.findyourfate.com /gemology/gemstones/Vesuvianite.html   (166 words)

  
 Alan Guisewite's Mineral Collection Images: Systematic Sorosilicates Page
Vesuvianite's often called idocrase, especially by jewelers when it occurs in a massive translucent habit as in this polished slab from Pulga, Butte County, California.
This vesuvianite thumbnail is from a railroad cut near Minerva, Essex County, New York.
It's isostructural with the vesuvianite group and is associated with wollastonite and olive-green grossulars (viluites).
www.cs.cmu.edu /People/adg/adg-psssimages.html   (3494 words)

  
 Wholesale Vesuvianite Gemstone Beads,Vesuvianite Beads,Wholesale Vesuvianite Beads,Vesuvianite Gemstone ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Vesuvianite gemstone is a fascinating mineral found originally on the volcano, Mt Vesuvius gemstone, hence one of the names.
Vesuvianite gemstone bead could be classified as a nesosilicates because of the SiO4 groups, but the higher organization of the Si2O7 groups puts it in the sorosilicate subclass.
Vesuvianite gemstone beads forms as a result of contact metamorphism on impure lime stones and is usually found with other exotic minerals.
www.ratnasagarjewels.com /wholesale-vesuvianite-gemstone-beads.htm   (122 words)

  
 Vesuvianite Resurgent
The vagaries of fashion and its sudden appetite for lime and apple green is causing vesuvianite to gather steam, says Michael Randall of Gem Reflections, San Anselmo, CA.
Vesuvianite's composition is closer to hydrogrossular garnet and may contain garnet.
Vesuvianite is coming back, thanks in part to the popularity of lime green.
www.professionaljeweler.com /archives/articles/1999/may99/0599gn3.html   (252 words)

  
 Minerals of Vesuvius
humite, garnet, and magnetite; white and green crystals with mica, vesuvianite, garnet, and augite.
SODALITE: colorless, white or greenish crystals with garnet, vesuvianite, mica, augite, and rarely leucite; rarely in meionite geodes.
VESUVIANITE: greenish-yellow, olive-green, reddish-brown, dark brown to fl; in geodes with garnet, mica, sodalite, pyroxene, ampbibole, pleonaste, forsterite, davyne, humite, cuspidine, meionite, etc.
www.minsocam.org /MSA/collectors_corner/arc/vesuviusii.htm   (2888 words)

  
 GemRocks: Vesuvianite
Nonetheless, probably the most widely known use of compact massive vesuvianite is the substitution of the variety called Californite for jade.
REMARKS: The mineral name vesuvianite, given by Werner in 1795, was for its occurrence at Mount Vesuvius, near Napoli (i.e., Naples), Campania, Italy, where it was found in metamorphosed limestone blocks that were engulfed within the lava.
As already noted, vesuvianite, having priority is preferred in the mineralogical community, but idocrase persists in some literature, especially that of gem(m)ology, as well as rather widey in the marketplace.
www.cst.cmich.edu /users/dietr1rv/vesuvianite.htm   (742 words)

  
 Icgems.com Guide to Gemstones Varieties, Natural Vesuvianite
There are 23 Vesuvianite(s) organised in the following categories: Facet Lot, Facet Single, gemstones.
Price of our Vesuvianite range from USD 42.00 to USD 320.00 and all gemstones are 100% natural.
We grade our stones with strict adherence to current GIA (Gemological Institute of America) standards for color, tone, hue, saturation and clarity and all gems are identified and graded only by GIA certified gemologists.
www.icgems.com /gemstones/varieties/vesuvianite.html   (236 words)

  
 Vesuvianite and Swarovski Vintage Style Chandelier Earrings - E235
These are lightweight, elegant and such a beautiful color, sure to match almost anything in your wardrobe.
Vesuvianite is a stone originally found on Mount Vesuvius, the volcano, and is a volcanic gem.
It is associated with passion, enthusiasm, warmth and devotion.
www.rubylane.com /shops/siahdesigns/item/E235   (188 words)

  
 Vesuvianite and Diamond 14K Pendant - HSN
Make a worthy selection that offers eternal style with this vesuvianite and diamond 14K pendant.
Named for Mount Vesuvius, a pear-shaped Indian vesuvianite (approx.
This gorgeous pendant comes with a slender rope chain that fastens using a spring ring clasp.
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 VESUVIANITE OR IDOCRASE (Calcium Magnesium Iron Aluminum Silicate Hydroxide)
Vesuvianite, also known as Idocrase, is a fascinating mineral found originally on the volcano, Mt Vesuvius, hence one of the names.
Vesuvianite could be classified as a nesosilicates because of the SiO
Vesuvianite forms as a result of contact metamorphism on impure limestones and is usually found with other exotic minerals.
mineral.galleries.com /minerals/silicate/vesuvian/vesuvian.htm   (341 words)

  
 Virgo Moon - One-of-a-kind handmade jewelry and accessories/Vesuvianite Necklace
The gorgeous borosilicate bead on the right-hand side of this piece defined the color scheme.
The vesuvianite cabs picked up the greens in the bead nicely, and the rhodonite matches the pinkish color.
I had never seen vesuvianite before, my understanding is that it was first found on Mt. Vesuvius, hence the name.
www.virgomoon.com /html04/vesuvianite.html   (111 words)

  
 Vesuvianite and Wiluite   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Vesuvianite is a silicate mineral with the composition Ca Fe(Mg,Al)
The vesuvianite sample at left above is about 7x10 cm and is from Lake Jaco, Chihuahua, Mexico.
The center sample is about 5x7 cm and is from Sanford, Maine.
hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu /hbase/minerals/vesuvianite.html   (122 words)

  
 Acleoni Jewelry, Main Page 1 at The Artful Soul
All jewelry features hinged or o-ring construction between sterling silver pieces, allowing gentle movement and less twisting...so necklaces are joined to gracefully curve the neck, bracelets stay straight, and earrings will face forward to show off all stones.
VESUVIANITE in irregular cabochon shapes are set into the top and bottom of this pendant, with PERIDOT in the center.
Vesuvianite is a dark olivine green in color, darker than the apple green of peridot, though the distinction between the colors in this particular pendant is more difficult to discern.
www.artfulsoul.com /store/pageac1.html   (899 words)

  
 Vesuvianite   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
It has subconchoidal to irregular fracture and is brittle.
OCCURRENCE - Vesuvianite is typically found in skarns produced by contact or regional metamorphism of limestone.
It is also found in mafic and ultramafic rocks and is serpentine rich rocks.
www.gc.maricopa.edu /earthsci/imagearchive/vesuvianite.htm   (136 words)

  
 VESUVIANITE  FROM Italy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
A group of deep green vesuvianite crystals up to 5 mm.
A cabinet piece with some vesuvianite crystals up to 1,5 cm.
A cabinet piece with brown vesuvianite crystals etched from calcite
www.webmineralshop.com /ita_vesuvianite1.htm   (164 words)

  
 Mineral description : Manganoan vesuvian (variety of vesuvianite)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Mineral description : Manganoan vesuvianite (variety of vesuvianite)
Indistinct along the crystal, fracture uneven to conchoidal.
Not considered an unique mineral, only a variety of vesuvianite.
www.geology.neab.net /minerals/manganve.htm   (136 words)

  
 The Arkenstone: Fine Mineral Specimens
A superb miniature from the new finds of vesuvianite trickling out of Pakistan, this one features flattenned crystals to 1 cm with incredibly bright lustre.
The combination of crystal habit and color makes them quite distinct from the old classic vesuvianite from Italy and thus one of the more interesting of the new finds brought to Munich!
This was the best larger specimen I could obtain from the new finds of vesuvianite trickling out of Pakistan.
www.irocks.com /munich04c.html   (859 words)

  
 Stone Types : Stone Keeper   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Brings you closer to the higher realms and helps connect with your higher self.
The following items containing Vesuvianite (Idocrase) are currently available:
Click on Stones and Crystals to view details.
www.stonekeeper.com /shop/stone_types_details.asp?StoneTypeID=205   (64 words)

  
 eBay Store - Rock and Jewelry Sensations: Vesuvianite Purple Mineral, Sugilite, Australian Boulder Opal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Our inventory includes lapis lazuli, persian turquoise, Australian boulder opal, brazilian amethyst, agates, chrysocolla, chrysoprase, vesuvianite, among others.
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 Vesuvianite Briolettes, Vesuvianite Briolette beads - Jayanti Gems
Vesuvianite Briolettes, Vesuvianite Briolette beads - Jayanti Gems
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 Energy Citations Database (ECD) - Energy and Energy-Related Bibliographic Citations
Energy Citations Database (ECD) Document #6697329 - Structural variations in vesuvianite: a comprehensive model
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580400 -- Geochemistry-- (-1989); VESUVIANITE-- CRYSTAL MODELS;VESUVIANITE-- CRYSTAL STRUCTURE;VESUVIANITE-- STRUCTURAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS; GEOCHEMISTRY;MOLECULAR STRUCTURE;OPTICAL MICROSCOPY;SPECTROSCOPY;TRANSMISSION ELECTRON MICROSCOPY;X-RAY DIFFRACTION
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