andradite

noun an·dra·dite \an-ˈdrä-ˌdīt, ˈan-drə-ˌdīt\

Definition of ANDRADITE

: a calcium-iron garnet occurring in various colors ranging from yellow and green to brown and black

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José B. de Andrada e Silva †1838 Brazilian geologist

First Known Use: 1868

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