Basalt

Basalt are the species that originate on Andesite.

Appearance
The Basalt race appear to be large, yellow crystalline-like rock monsters.

Powers and Abilities
The Basalt's home planet may be a dangerous place for humans to be but the Basalt race is very skilled at adapting to their environment. Their super-human strength is good for crushing and pummeling and can manipulate earthquakes.

Weaknesses
They are crumbersome and not very fast or agile. Water is dangerous to the Basalt race as over time, it erodes their body and weakens their strength. Basalts cannot swim. In fact, in water, Basalts sink like a stone.

Etymology
Basalt is a type of igneous rock.