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Aluminous Mineral Crossword Clue

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336%13 Indicators of the luminosity of aluminous materials

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We think the answer is "HORNBLENDE" which means:

    noun
  • • A green to black mineral of the amphibole group; consists of silicates of calcium and sodium and magnesium and iron

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The hornblende crystals in this rock are large and well-formed."
  • • "The presence of hornblende indicates the rock's formation under high-pressure conditions."

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New York Times13 Jul 1996 Across 55
New York Times29 Dec 1983 Across 25 EDENITE
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