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Vesuvianite
Also known as: Idocrase, californite (jade-like form)
Green to brown crystals first found on Mount Vesuvius – also used as a jade look-alike.
- ColourGreen, Yellow-green, Brown, Purple
- Mineral groupSorosilicate
- ChemistryCa₁₀(Mg,Fe)₂Al₄(SiO₄)₅(Si₂O₇)₂(OH,F)₄
- Hardness (Mohs)6–7
- Crystal systemTetragonal
- Where it's foundItaly (Vesuvius), Canada (Québec – Jeffrey mine), Pakistan, Kenya, USA
- ChakraHeart
- ZodiacSagittarius
What is Vesuvianite?
Vesuvianite astrology & birthstone
- Zodiac signsSagittarius
- Ruling planet—
- ElementEarth
- Birthstone month—
Zodiac, planet and element links come from crystal-lore traditions and vary between authors. Birthstone months follow the American Gem Society list.
Vesuvianite meaning & traditional properties
- Growth
- Courage
- Renewal
Traditional and metaphysical properties are shared for cultural and educational interest. Crystals are not a substitute for medical advice or treatment.
How to use Vesuvianite
How to care for Vesuvianite
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Rituals & pairings
Pair Vesuvianite with a energy & motivation ritual
A bright morning ritual to wake up your energy and motivation.
Traditionally paired with: Lemongrass, citrus, mint or eucalyptus incense · An orange or yellow candle · Palo santo
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Wear it & work with it
Vesuvianite jewellery & pendulums
Wear the energy of your favourite crystals every day – browse our handmade crystal jewellery and dowsing pendulums.
Vesuvianite FAQs
Is vesuvianite the same as idocrase?
Yes – they are two names for the same mineral.
Related crystals
Epidote
Deep pistachio-green crystals common in metamorphic rocks – a crystal lore stone of growth.
Peridot
Lime-green August birthstone born deep in Earth's mantle – and even found in meteorites.
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Jade
Two exceptionally tough minerals, nephrite and jadeite, revered for thousands of years in China and Mesoame...
- In our shop
Prehnite
Soft green, glowing mineral – the first mineral ever named after a person – often dotted with black epidote.
