andradite

noun

an·​dra·​dite an-ˈdrä-ˌdīt  ˈan-drə-ˌdīt 

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

Word History

Etymology

José B. de Andrada e Silva †1838 Brazilian geologist

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

andradite

noun

an·​dra·​dite an-ˈdräd-ˌīt  ˈan-drə-ˌdīt 

: a garnet ranging from yellow and green to brown and black and containing calcium and iron