Augite (Clinopyroxene) Note the inclined extinction which is diagnostic of clinopyroxene. Also note the pigeonite twin lamellae in this grain. Pigeonite is a Ca-poor clinopyroxene. Contrast clinopyroxene's inclined extinction with orthopyroxene's parallel extinction. |
UNC sample "norite" card | |
Rock type clinopyroxenite | ||
Locality West Point, GA | ||
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