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Augite is a non-metallic mineral with a hardness on the Mohs Hardness Scale of 5.5-6. It has a white to pale gray streak. Its color can range from dark green to gray. It forms short, 8-sided prisms. It has two good cleavages that intersect at 87 degrees and 93 degrees, which are nearly right angles. Its specific gravity is 3.2-3.5. It is used for some pyroxene mined as an ore of lithium, for making steel.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoAugite is found in mineral collections, and is used in glazing for ceramics.
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∙ 9y agoAugite is an important rock forming mineral found in many igneous rock. It is also used in the creation of gems.
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∙ 13y agoSome important uses are: for ceramics, mineral collections, and glazing
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∙ 12y agoAugite is important because it is one of the most valuable
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What is the luster of augite?
Augite has a nonmetallic luster.
What is the properties and uses of the mineral phosphate?
the properties and uses of the mineral
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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What are examples of ferromagnesian silicate?
augite
Is augite a igneous mineral?
Augite is a type of pyroxene. It is a common mafic-intermediate igneous mineral, but can also be found in some metamorphic rocks.
What is mineral augite used for?
It is used for cermonics, mineral coolecting and glazing. :)
What are augite uses?
ceramic glazing, manufacturing aluminum, purifying water
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 the properties and uses of the mineral phosphate?
the properties and uses of the mineral
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.
