A mineral closely allied to augite, and having as its chief constituents silica, magnesia, and lime. It is a constituent of many rocks, as granite…
Geology. In Pinkerton's proposed classification: any of various rocks containing iron in the form of hornblende or other minerals. Obsolete. rare.
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