Light micrograph of a thin section of syenite,a coarse- grained igneous rock,containing the mineral augite (large grain inclusions). Augite occurs as a black to greenish-black,prismatic crystal which in cross-section appears almost square or octagonal. It is a common component of basic igneous rocks such as gabbro,dolerite and basalt. Magification: x3 at 35mm size | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Durham, John |
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