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Hornblende
Hornblende - Mineral Properties and Uses |
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Uses |
Hornblende uses include: decoration, dimension stone. |
Color |
dark green to black |
Streak |
gray to greenish gray |
Luster |
vitreous |
Diaphaneity |
translucent to nearly opaque |
Cleavage |
good |
Hardness |
5.0 - 6.0 |
Specific Gravity |
3.0 - 3.5 |
Distinguishing
Characteristics |
cleavage, color |
Crystal System |
monoclinic |
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Amphibole, a variety of hornblende from Faraday Township, Ontario, Canada.
Specimen is approximately 3 inches (7.6 centimeters) across.
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