vesuvian Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a green or yellow or brown mineral consisting of a hydrated silicate; it occurs as crystals in limestone and is used a gemstone
    vesuvianite; idocrase.

WordNet

Ve*su"vi*an adjective
Etymology
Cf. F. Vésuvien, It. Vesuviano.
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to Vesuvius, a volcano near Naples.
Ve*su"vi*an noun
Etymology
G. vesuvian. See Vesuvian, a.
Definitions
  1. (Min.) Vesuvianite.

Webster 1913