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History Of Vesuvianite Introduction History Of Vesuvianite, Vesuvianite, also known as idocrase, is a silicate mineral that has a rich history tied to its discovery and naming. The mineral was first identified in 1795 by the German geologist Abraham Gottlob Werner. He named it “vesuvianite” because it was found in fine crystals at Mount Vesuvius in Italy, specifically in the ejected …

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