Hornblende (most common amphibole) Flashcards by Finlay Stevenson | Brainscape

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Hornblende Shape

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Diamond shaped in cross-section

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Hornblende Colour

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Green to black

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Hornblende Hardness

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5-6

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Hornblende Cleavage

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Two directions at about 60* (56*)

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Hornblende Lustre

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Vitreous/Shiny

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Hornblende Density

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3.0-3.5

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Hornblende Streak

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White/grey

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Hornblende Structure

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Double chain

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