Hornblende schist
A rock subtype
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About Hornblende schist
A schistose metamorphic rock with hornblende as the only major (>5%) constituent.
A schistose metamorphic rock consisting principally of hornblende, with little or no quartz. Unlike amphibolite, it does not need to contain plagioclase.
A schistose metamorphic rock consisting principally of hornblende, with little or no quartz. Unlike amphibolite, it does not need to contain plagioclase.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
48644
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:48644:6
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
63277677-de2c-4f05-ae22-36785853ab6a
Classification of Hornblende schist
- Rock
- Metamorphic rock
- Schist
- Amphibole schist
- Hornblende schist
- Amphibole schist
- Schist
- Metamorphic rock
Sub-divisions of Hornblende schist
- Hornblende schist
Mineralogy of Hornblende schist
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
| Amphibole > Hornblende | An informal name for dark green to black amphiboles, mostly ferro-hornblende or ... |
Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:
| Mica | A petrological term for Mica Group. |
Other Language Names for Hornblende schist
German:Hornblendeschiefer
Varieties of Hornblende schist
| Hornblendegarbenschiefer | German name for a hornblende schist containing more or large sheafs of dark hornblende. See also garbenschiefer. |
Internet Links for Hornblende schist
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References for Hornblende schist
Reference List:
Ötz valley, Imst District, Tyrol, Austria