Hornblende

Physical Properties

Color dark green
Form/Habit massive
Lusture vitreous
Streak white
Hardness 5-6
Cleavage perfect two sets
Fracture uneven
Specific Gravity 3.0-3.5 (moderate)
Chemical Composition Ca2(Fe, Mg, Al)5(Al, Si)8O22(OH)2
Crystal System monoclinic
Diagnostic Properties perfect two set cleavage

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