Definition of augite Augite
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What does augite mean?
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NounPlural: augites |
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| augite - dark-green to black glassy mineral of the pyroxene group containing large amounts of aluminum and iron and magnesium | ||
| mineral solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition | ||
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- augite (Noun)
A variety of pyroxene, usually of a black or dark green color, occurring in igneous rocks, such as basalt.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- augite (n.)
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.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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augite
aw′jīt, n. one of the Pyroxene group of minerals, closely allied to hornblende, usually of a greenish colour, occurring crystallised in prisms, and forming an essential component of many igneous rocks.—adj. Augit′ic. [Gr. augē, brightness.]
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- Augite is a mineral. The mineral's name comes from the Greek word "augites", meaning "brightness". However, augites only have a shiny appearance some of the time. Most augites have a dull (dark green, brown or black) color.
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🔤- augite, noun, singular of augites.
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