Found 2 items, similar to augite.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: augite augite n : dark-green to black glassy mineral of the pyroxene group containing large amounts of aluminum and iron and magnesium
English → English (gcide) Definition: Augite Augite \Au"gite\ ([add]"j[imac]t), n. [L. augites, Gr. a'ygi`ths, fr. a'ygh` brightness: cf. F. augite.] A variety of pyroxene, usually of a black or dark green color, occurring in igneous rocks, such as basalt; -- also used instead of the general term pyroxene. [1913 Webster]