About The Word Augite
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Augite
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What's The Definition Of Augite?
[n] dark-green to black glassy mineral of the pyroxene group containing large amounts of aluminum and iron and magnesium
Synonyms | Synonyms for Augite: Related Terms | Find terms related to Augite: See Also | mineral Augite In Webster's Dictionary \Au"gite\ ([add]"j[imac]t), n. [L. augites, Gr.
a'ygi`ths, fr. a'ygh` brightness: cf. F. augite.]
A variety of pyroxene, usually of a black or dark green
color, occurring in igneous rocks, such as basalt; -- also
used instead of the general term pyroxene.
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