meaning of hornblende
1. 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.
2. a green to black mineral of the amphibole group; consists of silicates of calcium and sodium and magnesium and iron
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