What is the difference between actinolite and hornblende?
Hornblende and actinolite are both amphiboles. Hornblende is a widespread and common mineral in many types of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Actinolite is found in metamorphosed mafic to intermediate rocks. Actinolite's composition is Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2.
Hornblende and actinolite are both amphiboles. Hornblende is a widespread and common mineral in many types of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Actinolite is found in metamorphosed mafic to intermediate rocks. Actinolite's composition is Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2.
