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in gneisses or granulates places:Excellent Augite crystals are found in the Italian volcanoes of Vesuvius, Stromboli, Etna, and Lazio. Good crystals also come from the Bushfield Complex, Transvaal, South Africa; Auvergne, France; and Eifel, Germany. In the U.S., large crystals are found in upstate New York in the St. Lawrence area (Balmat, Pitcairn, DeKalb, Diana, etc.) Crystals similar to those are also found in Canada in Renfrew Co.
Another famous area for Augite crystals are the Ramapo Mountains, Orange and Rockland Counties, New York (Hogencamp Mine, Brooks Hollow, and Iona Island). Augite is also found in Franklin, Sussex Co., New Jersey; the Trail Creek area, Grand Co., Colorado; the Stillwater Complex, Montana; and Cedar Butte, near Tillamook, Tillamook Co., Oregon.
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What is augite used for?
Augite is used for ceramics. I couldn't find anything else than that...
Where is augite found at?
it is found in volcanoes where the Italian area
What is augite hardness?
on the hardness scale it is a 5-6
Is Gabbro iron rich?
Yes. Gabbro, an igneous rock, has iron-bearing hornblende and augite.
What clasts would you obtain if you crushed gabbro?
When you crushed Gabbro you would obtainOlivine, Pyroxene(Augite), and Plagioclase
What is the luster of augite?
Augite has a nonmetallic luster.
How is augite used?
Augite can be found when like you find it.
When was augite first used?
When was augite first used
What is a good Slogan for a Augite?
Do it right, choose Augite!
What is augite used for?
Augite is used for ceramics. I couldn't find anything else than that...
Where is augite mined?
augite is mined (found) in Italian volcanoes of vesuvious, stromboni, etna, and lazio
What is the texture of augite rocks?
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Is augite common?
Yes.
How is augite mined?
pick
What do people use augite with?
nothing
What are examples of ferromagnesian silicate?
augite
What is transparency for augite?
Translucent and/or opaque
