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| au·gite [ áw jt, áwgt ] |
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dark green mineral: a dark green mineral of the pyroxene group, containing aluminum, calcium, iron, and magnesium. Source: igneous rocks.
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| [Early 19th century. Via Latin augites, a precious stone (possibly turquoise) < Greek augitēs< augē "luster"] |
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