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Augite forms crystals of ________ shape.(a) Square(b) Circular(c) Hexagonal(d) OctagonalThe question was asked by my school principal while I was bunking the class.Enquiry is from Stones in division Air Conditioning, Thermal Insulation, Stones & Ferrous Metals of Construction & Building Materials

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The correct option is (d) OCTAGONAL

For EXPLANATION: AUGITE is a mineral found in igneous ROCKS and resembles hornblende. Augite forms octagonal crystals and changes to CHLORITE by hydration.



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