Vesuvianite

Posted on May 1, 2015 by John Bradshaw, GG (GIA)

Introduction: Vesuvianite is a tetragonal mineral with the formula Ca10Mg2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4. As the name implies, it was named after the locality of its discovery, Mount Vesuvius, Campania, Italy. It has an interesting history in the nomenclature…

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