Vesuvianite gemstone is a fascinating mineral found originally on the volcano, Mt Vesuvius gemstone, hence one of the names. Vesuvianite gemstone also known as “Idocrase” gemstone. Tetragonal crystals are uncommon and vesuvianite gemstone fortunately produces some very nicely shaped crystals. Vesuvianite gemstone bead could be classified as a nesosilicates because of the SiO4 groups, but the higher organization of the Si2O7 groups puts it in the sorosilicate subclass. Vesuvianite gemstone beads forms as a result of contact metamorphism on impure lime stones and is usually found with other exotic minerals.
