
Augite porphyry
Virtual Museum ID: 19-RM08
Specimen Summary
Augite is a common rock forming pyroxene mineral. It is a member of the clinopyroxene group. It commonly occurs in mafic and intermediate igneous rocks such as basalt, gabbro, andesite, and diorite. Augite is normally green or black in colour with a translucent to opaque diaphaneity. It has two cleavage directions that are slightly less than 90 degrees. Augite does not have any commercial uses due to its chemical and physical properties.
Specimen Data
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Collection Details
Original Collection:
Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre (RM)Sub Collection:
FrankCollection ID:
RM_08Virtual Museum ID:
19-RM08Accessibility:
Date Added to VM:
2019-06-08Location Information
Sample Origin:
Rossland, B.C.Specific Site:
-UTM Easting:
440225UTM Northing:
5436566Datum:
11 (NAD 83)Coordinate Accuracy:
Specimen Details
VM Category:
MineralPrimary Features:
Augite porphyryPrimary Mineral Formula:
(CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6Primary Category:
silicateSecondary Features:
Advanced Geological Information
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