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Stone classification: Andesite

Wall Number Country State Source Description
10RA29 Mexico Ixtapalapa light gray, coarse grain, hornblende
5LA36 Mexico Ixtapalapa black, finely vesicular, hypersthene
5RA37 Mexico Hildalgo State dark gray, fine grain, compact
7LB35 United States Nevada Reno light gray, medium grain, compact, hornblende
7LB36 United States Nevada Virginia City light brown, white-spotted, Porphyritic, hornblende
7RB37 United States Nevada Virginia City gray, coarsely porphyry, compact, hornblende
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