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Noun: idocrase  'I-du,kreys or 'I-du,kreyz
  1. A green, yellow or brown mineral consisting of a hydrated silicate; it occurs as crystals in limestone and is used a gemstone
    - vesuvianite, vesuvian

Derived forms: idocrases

Type of: mineral

Encyclopedia: Idocrase