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augite

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Noun
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au=gite

CIDE DICTIONARY

augiten. [L. augites, Gr. a'ygi`ths, fr. a'ygh` brightness: cf. F. augite.].
     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.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

augite, n. Mineral. a complex calcium magnesium aluminous silicate occurring in many igneous rocks.

Etymology
L augites f. Gk augites f. auge lustre

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