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pyroxene

/piːˈrɒksɪniː/ noun · British & US
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What does pyroxene mean?

noun

A group of rock-forming minerals that are rich in iron and calcium, often found in igneous and metamorphic rocks.

Example

"The geologist studied the pyroxene crystals in the sample under a microscope."

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