Hornblende
Translation of "hornblende" into Russian
hornblende
NounUK
/ˈhɔːn.blɛnd/
US
/ˈhɔrn.blɛnd/
hornblende
hornblendes pl
роговая обманка
Hornblende is a common mineral found in igneous and metamorphic rocks.
Роговая обманка - это распространенный минерал, встречающийся в магматических и метаморфических породах.
Definitions
hornblende
NounUK
/ˈhɔːn.blɛnd/
US
/ˈhɔrn.blɛnd/
A complex silicate mineral belonging to the amphibole group, typically dark green to black in color, and commonly found in igneous and metamorphic rocks.
The geologist identified the dark mineral in the rock sample as hornblende.
Any mineral of the hornblende series within the amphibole group.
Edenite is classified as a hornblende.
hornblende
AdjectiveUK
/ˈhɔːn.blɛnd/
US
/ˈhɔrn.blɛnd/
Containing, composed of, or rich in hornblende.
The metamorphic rock is a hornblende gneiss.