HORNBLENDES
(noun)Definitions
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Hornblendes.
Hornblendes - as a noun
A green to black mineral of the amphibole group; consists of silicates of calcium and sodium and magnesium and iron
Example Sentences
"The dark color of the rock is due to the presence of hornblendes."
"Geologists use the composition of hornblendes to determine the origin of a rock."
"The hornblendes in this rock exhibit a pleochroic coloration."
"The hornblendes can be easily distinguished from other minerals under a polarizing microscope."
"The formation of hornblendes is closely related to the process of magma crystallization."
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Is HORNBLENDES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hornblendes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
HORNBLENDES has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is HORNBLENDES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hornblendes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordHORNBLENDES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
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Valid WordHORNBLENDES has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.