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hornblende

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Hornblende (noun) means a dark green or black mineral that forms as certain molten rock cools deep underground.

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A dark green or black mineral that forms as certain molten rock cools deep underground.
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Etymology

Comes from German Hornblende, made up of Horn (“horn”) and Blende (see blende).

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"hornblende" (noun) means a dark green or black mineral that forms as certain molten rock cools deep underground.
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