Hornblende (Amphibole Mineral) Specimen, Each

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Here is the corrected text: Hornblende is part of a group of minerals known as amphiboles, which are chemically and structurally similar to pyroxenes but include water in their atomic structure. Great for geology classrooms, this set of six samples is ideal for identification and classification exercises. It's useful when studying both igneous and metamorphic rocks, as well as when learning the process behind mineral identification. Each specimen exhibits defining features, making it excellent for group study and examination. Each specimen is selected and hand-processed by an actual geologist, ensuring that it exhibits defining features. Our rock and mineral samples are sourced from a variety of locations around the world and are processed in Victor, NY. The set is packaged in a transparent bag and is labeled and barcoded for easy identification. The raw Hornblende specimen set includes 12 samples, each measuring approximately 1" in length. Hornblende's perpendicular planes of cleavage make it an excellent tool for studying 2-plane, 90° cleavage. If you have any questions regarding our rock and mineral samples, always feel free to reach out to our team of scientists and geologists for additional information or technical support.