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| an·dra·dite [ an dr dīt ] |
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type of garnet: a variously colored precious stone that is a variety of garnet and is composed of calcium iron silicate. Use: gems.
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| [Mid-19th century. After José Bonifácio de Andrada e Silva (1763?-1838), Brazilian geologist and independence leader] |
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