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hornfels

Pronunciation: /ˈhɔːnfɛlz/
Definition of hornfels

noun

[mass noun]
  • a dark, fine-grained metamorphic rock consisting largely of quartz, mica, and particular feldspars.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from German, literally 'horn rock'

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