Andorite

/ænˈdɔraɪt/ noun

A type of granitic igneous rock that falls between diorite and granite in composition.

From 'andesite' combined with '-ite' (a geological suffix meaning stone). The name references the Andes mountains where similar rocks are found, creating a classification within igneous rock taxonomy.

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