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Amphibolite

Amphibolite is a type of metamorphic rock that forms deep underground. It has a unique texture and is often used in construction and sculptures.

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The Amphibolite is a dark rock, typically appearing black or deep greenish-black, sometimes with a greyish hue. It often has a speckled appearance from its mineral crystals and can show a subtle banding due to mineral alignment.

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Amphibolite

Kategorie

Mineral

Seltenheit

Rare

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

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Interessante Fakten

Ancient civilizations used tough amphibolite to make tools and weapons because it was so strong and durable.

Even though it looks plain, amphibolite can sometimes hide valuable ores like gold, waiting to be discovered!

Imagine rocks changing into amphibolite deep underground without melting, like playdough under giant pressure!

Some of the oldest parts of continents contain huge amounts of amphibolite, telling tales of early Earth!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Amphibolite has high durability and resistance to weathering that makes it a long-lasting material for construction and architecture.

Amphibolite forms under intense heat and pressure, allowing scientists to uncover clues about Earth's deep geological processes.

Amphibolite can host beautiful minerals like garnets or epidote within its dark matrix, making it a source of decorative stones.

Maße und Details

Color Range: dark green, black, greyish-green
Hardness: 5.5
Luster: vitreous to dull
Specific Gravity: 3.1

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Metamorph

Metamorphe Gesteine entstehen, wenn vorhandene Gesteine durch Hitze, Druck oder chemische Veränderungen umgewandelt werden.

Kristallin

Kristallin beschreibt ein Mineral oder Gestein, das aus Kristallen besteht und oft eine regelmäßige atomare Struktur und eine geometrische äußere Form aufweist.