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Common Mineral In Rocks Crossword Clue
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AUGITE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
AUGITE
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "AUGITE" which means:
- noun
- • Dark-green to black glassy mineral of the pyroxene group containing large amounts of aluminum and iron and magnesium
An example sentence would be:
- • "The crystals of augite in the rock were large and well formed."
- • "The geologist identified the mineral as augite based on its characteristic color and cleavage."
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| New York Times12 Nov 1998 | Down 48 | |
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