andesite

/ˈændəzaɪt/
noun
  1. A dark gray volcanic rock that is common in the Andes and other mountain ranges.
    • Hikers often see andesite along the trails in volcanic regions.
    • Andesite forms when lava cools quickly at the Earth's surface.
    • The ancient temple was built from blocks of andesite.
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