AUGITE

Augite

Augite is a common rock forming single chain inosilicate mineral with formula 2O6. The crystals are monoclinic and prismatic. Augite has two prominent cleavages, meeting at angles near 90 degrees.

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augite

Noun

  1. A variety of pyroxene, usually of a black or dark green color, occurring in igneous rocks, such as basalt.


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