hornblende

[US]/ˈhɔːnb.lɛnd/
[UK]/ˈhɔrnˌblɛnd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a dark mineral of the amphibole group

Phrases & Collocations

hornblende mineral

hornblende rock

hornblende crystals

hornblende schist

hornblende composition

hornblende group

hornblende texture

hornblende variety

hornblende formation

hornblende presence

Example Sentences

the rock formation contains a significant amount of hornblende.

geologists often study hornblende to understand volcanic activity.

hornblende is commonly found in metamorphic rocks.

the presence of hornblende indicates a high-pressure environment.

many minerals, including hornblende, contribute to the rock's color.

hornblende can be identified by its dark green to black color.

in petrology, hornblende is a key mineral for classification.

hornblende is often used in geological mapping.

the study of hornblende helps in understanding earth's crust.

samples of hornblende were collected for laboratory analysis.

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