Vesuvianite - an overview ScienceDirect Topics
Vesuvianite [Ca 10 Al 4 (Mg, Fe) 2 Si 9 O 34 (OH) 4] is a mineral of complex composition crystallizing in the tetragonal system due to isomorphic impurities. It was first discovered in blocks or adjacent to lavas on Mount Vesuvius, and hence its name. The color is usually green or