Augite (most common pyroxene) Flashcards by Finlay Stevenson | Brainscape

Q

Augite Shape

A

Square or eight sided in cross-section

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Augite Colour

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Dark Green to black

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Augite Hardness

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5.5-6.5

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Augite Cleavage

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Two directions almost at right angles (93*)

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Augite Lustre

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Vitreous

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Augite Density

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3.2-3.6

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Augite Streak

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White/grey

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Augite structure

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Single Chain

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