Vesuvianite (Idocrase) Gemstones

  • Hardness

    6.5 on the Mohs scale.

  • Occurrence

    Idocrase, commonly called vesuvianite, is found in the US, Norway, Siberia, Canada, Italy, Switzerland, Pakistan and Africa

  • Appearance

    A wide color range, green, from California and Pakistan, blue from Norway, yellow from New York, colorless from Siberia. Also found in violet, brown. Often confused with a variety of other stones, including demantoid, diopside, epidote, peridot, smoky quartz, tourmaline and zircon.

  • Enhancements

    Idocrase is not known to be enhanced.

    More information on gemstone enhancements.

Idocrase (Vesuvianite)
Idocrase (Vesuvianite)

IDO103
IDO103
3.45 ct.
9.9x7.8mm Cabochon, Oval Cut
Medium Dark
Vivid Greenish Yellow
Slightly Included
[N] Not enhanced.
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Vesuvianite Idocrase Display Only (sold)

Calibrated Vesuvianite
Calibrated Vesuvianite

Specify size, shape and quality when ordering. Prices are subject to change without notice. Actual carat weight may vary from the average carat weight listed.

  • A Moderately included, good cut, good polish. From Mt. Vesuvius.

Vesuvianite Quality A
Shape Size Avg. Weight Price Each
6mm
1.19 ct.
8mm
2.58 ct.
10mm
4.67 ct.
12mm
8.69 ct.
 
  A
8x6mm
1.56 ct.
10x8mm
3.34 ct.
12x10mm
5.93 ct.
14x10mm
6.91 ct.