Andesine

/ˈændəsiːn/ noun

A pale feldspar mineral of the plagioclase group, containing sodium and calcium, commonly found in volcanic rocks.

Named after the Andes Mountains where it was first identified or is abundant; the -ine suffix indicates it is a mineral species.

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