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felsite Definition

fel·site (fel′sīt′)

noun

a light-colored, dense, fine-grained igneous rock consisting mainly of feldspar and quartz

Etymology: < felspar + -ite

felsite Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • dike: It exists in a felsite dike immediately on the coast.

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