Andradite Gemstone - Gemstones TV

Andradite belongs to the Garnet mineral group, a family of silicate minerals known for their diverse colors and compositions. Named after the Brazilian mineralogist José Bonifácio de Andrade e Silva, Andradite typically forms in metamorphic and igneous rock formations under high-pressure, high-temperature conditions. Its formation often occurs in association with other minerals such as quartz, epidote, and magnetite.