andradite

/ˈændrəˌdaɪt/
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Definitions of andradite
  1. noun
    a garnet consisting of calcium iron silicate and having any color ranging from yellow and green to brown and black; used as gemstone
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    types:
    demantoid
    a green andradite used as a gemstone
    type of:
    garnet
    any of a group of hard glassy minerals (silicates of various metals) used as gemstones and as an abrasive
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