Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A compact, massive variety of vesuvianite, of an olive-green to grass-green color, resembling some kinds of jade. It is found in California and has been used as an ornamental stone.
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- noun mineralogy A green
vesuvianite found inCalifornia , resemblingjade and used as agemstone .
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California + -ite
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