AUGITES

Noun

augites

plural of augite

Source: Wiktionary


AUGITE

Au"gite, n. Etym: [L. augites, Gr. augite.]

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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