Hypersthene \Hy"per*sthene\ (h[imac]"p[~e]r*sth[=e]n), n. [Gr.
"ype`r over + sqe`nos strength: cf. F. hyperst[`e]ne.] (Min.)
An orthorhombic mineral of the pyroxene group, of a grayish
or greenish black color, often with a peculiar bronzelike
luster (schiller) on the cleavage surface.
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