Sentences with HORNFELS
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"The hornfels in this area contains high concentrations of quartz and feldspar."
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"This roadcut exposes a beautiful layer of banded hornfels."
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"The mineral assemblage of hornfels can vary depending on the parent rock."
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"The name hornfels comes from the German words "horn" and "fels", meaning hornstone or banded rock."
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"The black color of hornfels is often attributed to the presence of dark minerals like biotite and hornblende."
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"The hornfels in this region was formed during a period of intense heat and pressure."
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"Many archaeological artifacts have been found made of hornfels."
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"The smooth and compact texture of hornfels makes it a popular choice for countertops and tiles."
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"The high heat and pressure required to form hornfels can cause the rock to lose its original sedimentary structures."
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"The presence of hornfels in this area suggests a history of volcanic activity."
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"Commercially, hornfels is used as a raw material for making refractory bricks and ceramics."
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"The most common minerals found in hornfels are quartz, feldspar, and mica."
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"The texture of hornfels is typically fine-grained and homogeneous."
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"The color of hornfels can range from dark gray to black."
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"The name 'hornfels' is derived from the German words for 'horn' and 'rock'."
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"The hardness of hornfels ranges from 5 to 7 on the Mohs scale."
