pyroxene

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/paɪˈɹɒksiːn/ English

Definitions

noun

Any of a group of crystalline minerals containing silicates of iron, magnesium and calcium.

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Synonyms

plagioclase gabbro andesite granulite hornfels monoclinic andesites clino gabbros pyroxferroite pyroxmangite pyroxenite orthopyroxene orthorhombic pyroxene pyribole pyrgom

Associated

melanite augite amphibole olivine nepheline cumulate apatite feldspar magnetite spinel lithology

Rhymes

keen obscene mean byzantine libertine careen lean demean preen glean

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