andradite

[ an-druh-dahyt ]

noun
  1. a mineral, calcium-iron garnet, Ca3Fe2Si3O2, occurring in brown, green, or black crystals.

Origin of andradite

1
1830–40; named after J. B. de Andrada e Silva; see -ite1

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andradite

/ (ˈændrəˌdaɪt) /


noun
  1. a yellow, green, or brownish-black garnet that consists of calcium iron silicate and is used as a gemstone. Formula: Ca 3 Fe 2 (SiO 4) 3

Origin of andradite

1
C19: named after J. B. d' Andrada e Silva (1763–1838), Brazilian mineralogist; see -ite 1

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