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Definition of Augite
1. Noun. Dark-green to black glassy mineral of the pyroxene group containing large amounts of aluminum and iron and magnesium.
Definition of Augite
1. 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.
Definition of Augite
1. Noun. (minerology) A variety of pyroxene, usually of a black or dark green color, occurring in igneous rocks, such as basalt. ¹
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Definition of Augite
1. a mineral [n -S] : AUGITIC [adj]