Andesinite

/ænˈdɛsɪnaɪt/ noun

An igneous rock composed primarily of andesine feldspar, a type of volcanic or plutonic rock.

Formed from 'andesine' (the mineral) plus the geology suffix -ite, which means 'rock' or 'stone.' The suffix creates names for rock types based on their primary minerals.

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