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Definition: HORNBLENDE SCHIST

Part of Speech Definition
Expression 1. (Geol.), a hornblende rock of schistose structure.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Definition: HORNBLENDE SCHIST

Part of SpeechDefinition
Expression1. (Geol.), a hornblende rock of schistose structure.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Common Expressions: HORNBLENDE SCHIST

ExpressionsDefinition
Hornblende schist(Geol.), a hornblende rock of schistose structure. Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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Specialty Expressions: HORNBLENDE SCHIST

ExpressionsDomainDefinition
Hornblende schistGeologicalA schist rich in hornblende. Generally with abundant plagioclase feldspar as well. Grades into amphibolite. (references)
Hornblende schistMiningA schistose metamorphic rock consisting principally of hornblende, with little or no quartz. Unlike amphibolite, it does not need to contain plagioclase. (references)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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