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UsesHornblende uses include: decoration, dimension stone. Colordark green to black Streakgray to greenish gray Lustervitreous Diaphaneitytranslucent to nearly opaque Cleavagegood Mohs Hardness5.0 - 6.0 Specific Gravity3.0 - 3.5 Distinguishing

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cleavage, color Crystal Systemmonoclinic
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What is hornblende's hardness?

the hardness scale for the mineral hornblende is 5-6.


what uses is mineral used for?

Hornblende is used in steal, buildings, statues, soap, and oil.


How much hornblende is in granite?

Hornblende is only an accessory mineral in granite, so its less than 5% of the total rock.


Is hornblende a rock or mineral?

Hornblende is a mineral, specifically a silicate mineral belonging to the amphibole group. It is commonly found in igneous and metamorphic rocks.


What is the Mining Process of Hornblende?

Hornblende is a mineral commonly found in metamorphic and igneous rocks and is not mined directly. If hornblende-bearing rocks are mined for other minerals, the hornblende may be extracted during the processing of the ore. Hornblende itself does not have any industrial uses that require specific mining processes.


Is hornblende magnetic?

No, hornblende is not a magnetic mineral. It does not exhibit any magnetic properties.


Can hornblende be scratched from a fingernail?

Hornblende is a mineral with a hardness of about 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale, which means it is harder than a fingernail, which has a hardness of about 2.5 to 3. Therefore, hornblende cannot be scratched by a fingernail. Instead, a fingernail would likely be scratched by hornblende if they came into contact.


What mineral is used in brake lining?

Hornblende


What is the nutrients in hornblende mineral?

Semen, I'm not joking.


What is the density of hornblende?

The density of hornblende ranges from 3.2 to 3.6 g/cm³, depending on the composition and structure of the specific mineral specimen.


What is the economic value of the mineral hornblende?

7 pesos per kilogram^3


Where is hornblende mined?

Hornblende was originally found in Edenville, Orange County, New York. However, hornblende is a common mineral found in many different rock types and mined in place all over the world. For a map of localities, please refer to the related link.