andradite

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What does andradite mean?

A nesosilicate mineral of the garnet group with chemical formula Ca₃Fe₂Si₃O₁₂.

Where does andradite come from?

From Andrada + -ite, after José Bonifácio de Andrada e Silva.

How to pronounce andradite

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