Vesuvianite
Vesuvianite is named after the deposits that were found on the slopes of Mt Vesuvius in Italy, but it is also known as Idocrase, particularly when it is used in jewellery. A green variety of Idocrase known as Californite can be found only in California.
Alternative Names | Idocrase |
Colour | Green, Yellow, Purple |
Hardness | 6 - 6.5 |
Crystal system | Tetragonal |
Streak | White |
Lustre | Vitreous, Resinous |
Main Locations | Italy, Canada, USA, Peru |
Chakra | Heart |
Zodiac | Sagittarius, Capricorn |
Numerology | 2 |
Planetary | Unknown |
Element | Earth |
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