hornstone

noun

horn·stone | \ ˈhȯrn-ˌstōn

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Definition of hornstone

: a mineral that is a variety of quartz much like flint but more brittle

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“Hornstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hornstone. Accessed 7 Mar. 2021.

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