augitite

/ˈɔːɡaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of igneous mineral, a pyroxene found in mafic and ultramafic rocks.

“The geologist analyzed the augite composition of the ancient rock formation.”

Synonyms

  • igneous mineral
  • pyroxene

Antonyms

  • metamorphic mineral
  • sedimentary rock