单词 | andradite |
释义 | andradite/ˈandrədʌɪt![]() noun [mass noun] A mineral of the garnet group, containing calcium and iron. It occurs as yellow, green, brown, or black crystals, sometimes of gem quality.The skarns also contain hornblende, calcite, pyroxene, tremolite, pyrrhotite, molybdenite, galena, chalcopyrite, arsenopyrite, garnet (probably andradite or grossular), and pyrite....
OriginMid 19th century: named after J. B. de Andrada e Silva (circa1763–1838), Brazilian geologist, + -ite1. |
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