andradite
a mineral, calcium-iron garnet, Ca3Fe2Si3O2, occurring in brown, green, or black crystals.
Origin of andradite
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The andradite garnets furnish the brilliant, nearly emerald green demantoids (so often called "olivine" by the trade).
A Text-Book of Precious Stones for Jewelers and the Gem-Loving Public | Frank Bertram Wadeandradite garnet furnishes brilliant green stones, which have been incorrectly named "Olivines" by the trade.
A Text-Book of Precious Stones for Jewelers and the Gem-Loving Public | Frank Bertram Wade
British Dictionary definitions for andradite
/ (ˈændrəˌdaɪt) /
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
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