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Hornblende
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What's The Definition Of Hornblende?
[n] a green to black mineral of the amphibole group; consists of silicates of calcium and sodium and magnesium and iron
Synonyms | Synonyms for Hornblende: Related Terms | Find terms related to Hornblende: See Also | amphibole | amphibole group Hornblende In Webster's Dictionary \Horn"blende`\, n. [G., fr. horn horn + blende
blende.] (Min.)
The common black, or dark green or brown, variety of
amphibole. (See {Amphibole}.) It belongs to the aluminous
division of the species, and is also characterized by its
containing considerable iron. Also used as a general term to
include the whole species.
{Hornblende schist} (Geol.), a hornblende rock of schistose
structure.
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