Felsite
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Felsite is a noun meaning (mineralogy) A fine grained volcanic extrusive rock, generally light in color, composed of felsic minerals.
Meaning
(mineralogy) A fine grained volcanic extrusive rock, generally light in color, composed of felsic minerals.
More Meanings
- (geology) Any light-colored volcanic rock whose true mineralogy is not yet determined.
Example Sentences
The buff-colored dacites of the Superstition Mountains are felsites.
Word Forms
- felsites
Synonyms for felsite
Depending on context, synonyms include eurite.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include porphyry, quartz, porphyritic, dykes, porphyries, felstone.
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