felsite

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Definitions of felsite word

noun felsite a dense, fine-grained, igneous rock consisting typically of feldspar and quartz, both of which may appear as phenocrysts. 1
noun felsite any fine-grained igneous rock consisting essentially of quartz and feldspar 0
noun felsite a light-colored, dense, fine-grained igneous rock consisting mainly of feldspar and quartz 0
noun felsite (mineralogy) A fine grained volcanic extrusive rock, generally light in color, composed of felsic minerals. 0
noun felsite (geology) Any light-colored volcanic rock whose true mineralogy is not yet determined. 0

before 1785

One of the 44% newest English words

First recorded in 1785-95; fels(par) + -ite1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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