hornblende
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Origin of hornblende
From German, dating back to 1760–70; see origin at horn, blende
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Hornblende, so common in hypogene rocks, or those commonly called "primary," is rare in modern lava; nor does it enter largely into rocks of any age in which augite abounds.
From Principles of Geology or, The Modern Changes of the Earth and its Inhabitants Considered as Illustrative of Geology by Lyell, Charles, Sir
Hornblende schist also occur and a compact felspathic rock in the Suris defile.
From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg
Hornblende and primitive greenstone are found in the vicinity of Adam’s Peak and in the Pussellava district.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 7 "Cerargyrite" to "Charing Cross" by Various
Hornblende and augite are two widely distributed minerals, which are so similar in composition and properties that they may be considered together.
From Elements of Agricultural Chemistry by Anderson, Thomas
Hornblende, in blocks, was scattered along the beach, and, wherever decomposed, it yielded fine glittering black sand, so heated under the noontide sun as to burn the naked foot.
From The Highlands of Ethiopia by Harris, William Cornwallis
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