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horn·blende
 hornblende
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- pronunciation:
- horn
blend
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noun |
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a variety of amphibole that is greenish to black in color, common in metamorphic rocks and dark igneous rocks that are rich in iron and magnesium.
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| derivation: |
hornblendic (adj.) |
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