1. a calcium iron silicate mineral that is a variety of garnet, typically yellow, green, or brown in color
Usage: mineralogy

Examples

• The geologist identified the green crystal as andradite garnet.
• Andradite is commonly found in metamorphic rocks.
• The mineral collection included a beautiful specimen of yellow andradite.
• Andradite forms under high-temperature conditions in the Earth’s crust.
• The jeweler explained that andradite is less commonly used in jewelry than other garnets.