Andesite
Andesite is a rock. It has a Mohs hardness of 5-6 on Mohs scale and dull to glassy luster.
Andesite properties
| Type | Rock |
|---|---|
| Mohs hardness | 5-6 on Mohs scale |
| Luster | Dull to glassy |
| Typical colors | Gray, greenish gray, or reddish |
| Formation | Formed from volcanic activity, typically as an intermediate volcanic rock |
| Rarity | 4 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 5–6 — fairly hard
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