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Andradite
Name
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Ca₃Fe³⁺₂(SiO₄)₃
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Cubic
Crystal system
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6.5–7
Mohs hardness
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3.8–3.9
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Adamantine to resinous, dull
Luster
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Cleavage
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Ia3d
Space group
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Garnet
Structural group
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Adr · Grandfathered
IMA
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1868
Named in
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Green, Yellow, Brown, Black
Typical colors
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Ca · Fe · Si · O
Elements
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