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andradite

/ˈæn.drə.daɪt/

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noun

/ˈæn.drə.daɪt/C2formalscientific
  • ruМинерал, принадлежащий к группе гранатов, состоящий из силиката кальция и железа, встречающийся в цветах от жёлтого и зелёного до коричневого и чёрного, используемый в качестве драгоценного камня.

A mineral belonging to the garnet group, composed of calcium iron silicate, occurring in colors from yellow and green to brown and black, and used as a gemstone.

  1. A type of garnetC2formal

    A mineral of the garnet group, composed of calcium iron silicate, typically found in colors ranging from yellow and green to brown and black, and used as a gemstone.

    ruАндрадит

    • The jeweler showed me a beautiful green andradite from Russia.
    • Andradite is often found in metamorphic rocks.
    • Collectors prize the rare demantoid variety of andradite.