Single Specimen of Hornblende

Single specimen of Hornblende. Remember all our prices include VAT & carriage within the UK.

Hornblende is a type of amphibole mineral that is primarily composed of calcium, magnesium, iron, and aluminum, along with minor amounts of other elements such as titanium and sodium. It has a dark colour and often forms elongated crystals or as granular masses.

It is a common mineral in igneous and metamorphic rocks, and is commonly found in rocks such as diorite and gabbro. It is commonly used in the field of petrology to identify and classify different rock types based on their mineral compositions.

Hornblende has a variety of uses, including in the production of certain types of ceramics and in the manufacture of certain types of glass.