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Pyroxene
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a group of minerals found in igneous and metamorphic rocks, typically dark in color and composed of silica, magnesium, and iron
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Uncountable
Plural form
pyroxenes
Examples
The volcanic rock was rich in pyroxene, giving it a dark and glossy appearance.
