hornblende
Translation
hornblende
Examples
Hornblende is a common rock-forming mineral.
Hornblende is a common rock-forming mineral.
The dark crystals in the granite are hornblende.
The dark crystals in the granite are hornblende.
Grammar Patterns
((a mineral)) Hornblende is a common rock-forming mineral.
Similar Words
Synonyms: amphibole
Etymology
From German 'Horn' (horn) + 'blenden' (to blind, dazzle), because it has a horn-like cleavage and a lustre that 'blinds' the eye with respect to its metal content.
Memory Tips
Think of a mineral that looks like a 'horn' and 'blends' into dark rocks. It's a very specific geological term.