Augite

Properties

Formula (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al)2O6
Abbreviation Aug
Classification Clinopyroxene
Luminescence emitter Mn
Spectra Reflectance (1)
IMA Status Approved (IMA 1988 s.p.)
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Crystal symmetry Monoclinic, Point group 2/m, Space group C2/c (#15)
Tags Mineral, Silicate

Composition

Element Wt%
Na 0.97
Mg 9.26
Ca 15.26
Ti 2.03
Fe 4.73
Al 4.57
Si 22.58
O 40.62
Total: 100.02

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