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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.

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)

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