hornblende

Noun

a green to black mineral of the amphibole group; consists of silicates of calcium and sodium and magnesium and iron
A green to black amphibole mineral, of complex structure, formed in the late stages of cooling in igneous rock.

Origin / Etymology

From German Hornblende, from Horn (“horn”) + Blende (see blende).

Scrabble Score: 16

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Words With Friends Score: 19

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