Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips
Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava
History
Origin
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North America
Discoverer
Unknown
Theodor von Gümbel
Etymology
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil
From Andes mountains, where it is found in abundance
Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Igneous Rocks
Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Family
Group
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Volcanic
Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock