NameAndesite
TextureAphanitic (Fine-grained)
OriginExtrusive/Volcanic
Chemical CompositionIntermediate
ColorMedium Gray
Mineral CompositionSodium - Calcium Plagioclase, Hornblende, Biotite
Tectonic EnvironmentConvergent Boundary - both Island Arc-type and Andean-type subduction zones

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