hornblende

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Noun hornblende has 1 sense

hornblende - a green to black mineral of the amphibole group; consists of silicates of calcium and sodium and magnesium and iron
--₁ is a kind of amphibole
--₁ is a member of amphibole group

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Hornblende

Definition:

Hornblende is a complex mineral belonging to the amphibole group. It consists of a series of silicate minerals that contain varying amounts of iron, magnesium, and other trace elements. Hornblende usually appears black or dark green and can occur in igneous and metamorphic rocks.

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Noun

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Noun:

1. A dark-colored mineral of the amphibole group, typically occurring in elongated prismatic crystals.

Example: The geologist found a beautiful hornblende crystal in the rock formation.

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