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andradite
[ an-druh-dahyt ]
/ ˈæn drəˌdaɪt /
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noun
a mineral, calcium-iron garnet, Ca3Fe2Si3O2, occurring in brown, green, or black crystals.
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Origin of andradite
1830–40; named after J. B. de Andrada e Silva; see -ite1
Words nearby andradite
Andorran, andouille, Andover, andr-, Andrada e Silva, andradite, andragogy, Andrássy, André, Andrea, Andrea del Sarto
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How to use andradite in a sentence
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
andradite
/ (ˈændrəˌdaɪt) /
noun
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
Word Origin for andradite
C19: named after J. B. d' Andrada e Silva (1763–1838), Brazilian mineralogist; see -ite 1
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