Vesuvian

DATE: Jul 21, 2012   PHOTOGRAPHER: Alissa

“Vesuvian -


1) An early type of match that was difficult to extinguish/ A slow-burning match formerly used for lighting cigars; a fusee

2) Marked by sudden or violent outbursts

3) A green or yellow or brown mineral consisting of a hydrated silicate; it occurs as crystals in limestone and is used a gemstone”