Definition of Hornblende

1. Noun. A green to black mineral of the amphibole group; consists of silicates of calcium and sodium and magnesium and iron.

Generic synonyms: Amphibole
Group relationships: Amphibole Group

Definition of Hornblende

1. n. 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.

Definition of Hornblende

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Medical Definition 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 characterised by its containing considerable iron. Also used as a general term to include the whole species. Hornblende schist, a hornblende rock of schistose structure. Origin: G, fr. Horn horn + blende blende. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hornblende

hormonoprivia
hormonotherapy
horn
horn
horn-rimmed
hornbeak
hornbeak
hornbeaks
hornbeam
hornbeam
hornbeams
hornbill
hornbill
hornbills
hornblende (current term)
hornblende (current term)
hornblendes
hornblendic
hornbook
hornbooks
hornbug
hornbug
hornbugs
horned
horned
hornedness
hornednesses
horned asp
horned chameleon
horned dinosaur

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