Sentences with HORNBLENDE
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"The dark green to black color of hornblende gives rocks like basalt and gabbro their typical appearance."
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"In thin section, hornblende minerals can be observed under a microscope."
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"Geologists use the presence of hornblende to determine the mineral composition of rocks."
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"The word 'hornblende' is derived from the German words for 'horn' and 'burn' due to its tendency to foam when heated in a flame."
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"Some varieties of hornblende, like pargasite, are commonly used as gemstones."
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"The presence of hornblende in a rock can indicate the temperature and pressure conditions under which the rock formed."
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"In some igneous rocks, hornblende can form large crystals known as phenocrysts."
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"The composition and structure of hornblende crystals can provide valuable information about the geological history of an area."
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"The hornblende crystals in this rock are large and well-formed."
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"The presence of hornblende indicates the rock's formation under high-pressure conditions."
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"The dark color of hornblende gives the rock a mottled appearance."
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"Under the microscope, hornblende can be easily distinguished from other minerals."
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"The hornblende content in this rock is relatively low compared to other samples."
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"Large hornblende crystals are commonly observed in gabbro rocks."
