Augite

GPTKB entity

Statements (35)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf granite
gptkbp:associatedMinerals gptkb:Hornblende
gptkb:Olivine
Plagioclase
gptkbp:birefringence 0.018–0.030
gptkbp:category Inosilicate
gptkbp:chemicalFormula (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al)2O6
gptkbp:cleavage Prismatic
gptkbp:color Black
Brown
Dark green
gptkbp:crystalSystem Monoclinic
gptkbp:diaphaneity Translucent to opaque
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1792
gptkbp:event Igneous rocks
Metamorphic rocks
gptkbp:fracture Uneven
gptkbp:habit Short prismatic crystals
gptkbp:hardnessMohs 5.5–6
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Augite
gptkbp:IMA_symbol gptkb:Aug
gptkbp:luster Vitreous
gptkbp:namedAfter Greek word augites (brightness)
gptkbp:opticalProperties Biaxial (+)
gptkbp:pleochroism Weak
gptkbp:refractiveIndex 1.65–1.78
gptkbp:relatedGroup gptkb:Pyroxene
gptkbp:specificGravity 3.19–3.56
gptkbp:streak Greenish white
gptkbp:tenacity Brittle
gptkbp:transparency Translucent to opaque
gptkbp:uses Petrology reference mineral
gptkbp:website https://www.mindat.org/min-419.html
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Andesite
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6