hedenbergite
hedenbergite, silicate mineral, calcium iron silicate of the pyroxene group closely analogous to diopside (q.v.).
This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
Citation Information
Article Title:
hedenbergite
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
25 January 2018
Access Date:
November 13, 2026