andradite
/ˈændrədaɪt/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钙铁榴石。
词源
mid 19th cent.: named after J. B. de Andrada e Silva （c. 1763-1838）， Brazilian geologist， + -ITE1.