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Industrial uses for hornblende include use in making roads and railroads. It can also be used to make counter tops and tiles for flooring.

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Is hornblende magnetic?

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What is hornblende's hardness?

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


Can hornblende be scratched from a fingernail?

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Is hornblende a rock or mineral?

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Does granite have hornblende?

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