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andradite

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English

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A single crystal of andradite

Noun

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andradite (plural andradites)

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

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Further reading

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  • David Barthelmy (1997–2024) “Andradite”, in Webmineral Mineralogy Database.
  • andradite”, in Mindat.org[1], Hudson Institute of Mineralogy, 2000–2024.

Italian

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Etymology

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Named after Brazilian statesman, naturalist, professor and poet José Bonifácio de Andrada e Silva (1763–1838). Derived from Andrada +‎ -ite.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /an.draˈdi.te/
  • Rhymes: -ite
  • Hyphenation: an‧dra‧dì‧te

Noun

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andradite f (uncountable)

  1. (mineralogy) andradite
    Synonym: granato ferrico
    Hypernym: granato

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Portuguese

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Pronunciation

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  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ɐ̃.dɾaˈd͡ʒi.t͡ʃi/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /ɐ̃.dɾaˈd͡ʒi.te/

  • Hyphenation: an‧dra‧di‧te

Noun

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andradite f (uncountable)

  1. European Portuguese standard spelling of andradita.