Igneous Rock Minerals

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun a mineral group of pyroxene minerals

adjective describing the type of mineral

  • Geologists have identified aegirine-augites as one of the minerals present in the rock sample.
  • I learned about aegirine-augites in my geology class - they're pretty cool minerals.
  • Check out these funky aegirine-augites I found while hiking!
  • The aegirine-augites in her personality added depth and complexity to her character.

noun a type of mineral that is a silicate of sodium and iron, typically occurring as dark green or black prismatic crystals

  • Aegirines are a type of mineral belonging to the pyroxene group.
  • I heard aegirines are really rare and valuable minerals.
  • Yo, check out these sick aegirines I found while hiking!
  • The aegirines in her collection were like little pieces of magic.

noun a mineral of the pyroxene group, consisting of a silicate of sodium, calcium, iron, and aluminum

  • Aegirite is a mineral that is typically found in igneous rocks.
  • I heard that aegirite is really rare and only found in certain places.
  • That aegirite specimen is lit, bro!
  • His strength was like a piece of aegirite, unbreakable and resilient.