12 Pack – Raw Hornblende, Amphibole Mineral Specimens – Approx. 1″

Raw Hornblende Specimen
Set of 12 Samples, 1″

Hornblende is part of a group of minerals known as amphiboles. These minerals are chemically and structurally similar to pyroxenes, but include water in their atomic structure. Ideal for identification & classification exercises. Hornblende’s perpendicular planes of cleavages make it an excellent tool for studying 2-plane, 90° cleavage.
While each specimen will vary slightly in shape, size and color, it will measure approximately 1″ in length. Set is packaged in a transparent bag, labeled & barcoded for easy identification and storage.

Selected & Processed by a Geologist.
Each and every specimen is selected and hand processed by an actual geologist, ensuring that each sample exhibits defining features. Rocks and minerals are sourced from a variety of locations around the world and are processed by hand in Victor, NY.
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