Definition

A type of mineral that is a green, brown, or black garnet made of calcium and iron.

Example

The jeweler showed me a beautiful piece made from andradite garnet.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of andradite?

Yeah, isn't it a type of garnet?

Exactly! It can come in colors like green and brown.

That's cool, I love learning about different gemstones.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Andradite is derived from the name of the Brazilian mineralogist José Bonifácio de Andrada e Silva, combined with the suffix '-ite' (meaning mineral or rock). The word refers to a specific type of garnet mineral named after Andrada.

Memory Tip

Think of the name Andrada, a mineralogist, to remember that andradite is a mineral named in his honor.

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