au·gite (ô j t )n. A dark-green to black pyroxene mineral, (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)(Si,Al)2O6, that contains large amounts of aluminum, iron, and magnesium. [Latin aug tis, a precious stone, from Greek augt s, from aug, brightness.] |
augite [ˈɔːgaɪt]
n
(Earth Sciences / Minerals) a black or greenish-black mineral of the pyroxene group, found in igneous rocks. Composition: calcium magnesium iron aluminium silicate. General formula: (Ca,Mg,Fe,Al)(Si,Al)2O6. Crystal structure: monoclinic
[from Latin augītēs, from Greek, from augē brightness]
augitic [ɔːˈgɪtɪk] adj
| augite (ôjt) A glassy, dark-green to black variety of pyroxene. Chemical formula: (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)(Si,Al)2O6. |
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  augite - dark-green to black glassy mineral of the pyroxene group containing large amounts of aluminum and iron and magnesiummineral - solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition |
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|