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Idocrase (a synonym of Vesuvianite)

Discovered in 1795; IMA status: Not Valid (a synonym of Vesuvianite)

Chemistry

Chemical Formula:

(Ca,Na)₁₉(Al,Mg,Fe)₁₃(SiO₄)₁₀(Si₂O₇)₄(OH,F,O)₁₀

Calcium Aluminum Magnesium Iron Silicate Hydroxide

More Information

Idocrase is a synonym name of Vesuvianite.
For more information please see the Vesuvianite information page.
 

Varieties:

Manganidocrase

Synonyms:

Vesuvianite

Type Locality:

Monte Somma, Somma-Vesuvius Complex, Naples Province, Campania, Italy

Year Discovered:

1795

View mineral photos:

Vesuvianite Mineral Photos and Locations

More Information

Mindat.org (Vesuvianite)
Webmineral.com (Vesuvianite)

The name Idocrase is a popular synonym of Vesuvianite. Vesuvianite is an IMA approved mineral name, Idocrase is not. For more information please see the Vesuvianite information page.

Idocrase was named in 1796 by French mineralogist René Just Haüy (1743-1822). The name Idocrase is from the Greek words idos and krasis, meaning mixed appearance due to its varied crystal shapes.