Augite, also known as Augurite, is a common rock-forming pyroxene mineral with formula (Ca,Na) (Mg,Fe,Al,Ti) (Si,Al)2O6. The crystals are monoclinic and prismatic. Augite has two prominent …

Augite: Mineral information, data and localities. Named by Abraham G. Werner in 1792 from the Greek αυγή ("auge") for "shine" or "luster," in allusion to the appearance of its cleavage …

What is Augite? Augite is a rock-forming mineral that commonly occurs in mafic and intermediate igneous rocks such as basalt, gabbro, andesite, and diorite. It is found in these rocks …

Mar 15, 2019 · Augite occurs chiefly as short, thick, prismatic crystals with a square or octagonal cross section and sometimes as large, cleavable masses. It occurs in a solid-solution series in …

Augite is an important rock-forming mineral, and large crystals are fairly common. It is the most widespread member of the pyroxene group, and it frequently alter s to many other minerals, …

Augite, the most common pyroxene mineral (a silicate of calcium, magnesium, iron, titanium, and aluminum). It occurs chiefly as thick, tabular crystals in basalts, gabbros, andesites, and …

Augite is a type of dark-colored, calcium-rich silicate mineral. It has an orthorhombic crystal system and can be found in various igneous rocks such as basalt, gabbro, peridotite, and …

Basic igneous and metamorphic rocks. Common world wide. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. From the Greek auge - "luster." Comments: Clear, dark gray augite prisms in matrix. Location: …

Augite is a clinopyroxene, part of a solid solution series. It is an intermediate member of diopside and hedenbergite. Vitreous, translucent. Black to dark green in hand sample. Usually …

Augite is the most common mineral in the pyroxene family. It has many varieties due to the variation in chemistry possible in its complex coupled solid solution series. Augite is common …