Augitite
A rock subtype
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A volcanic rock composed essentially of augite and opaque phenocrysts in an indeterminate dark coloured matrix which may be analcime.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
50634
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:50634:2
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
212c1536-5874-489d-b1bd-bb8d1c3167da
Classification of Augitite
Mineralogy of Augitite
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
Pyroxene > Clinopyroxene > Augite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:
Analcime | Na(AlSi2O6) · H2O |
Internet Links for Augitite
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