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felsite

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A fine grained volcanic extrusive rock, generally light in color, composed of felsic minerals.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: chemistry, geography, geology, mineralogy, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

Examples

  • The buff-colored dacites of the Superstition Mountains are felsites.

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Meaning 2

Any light-colored volcanic rock whose true mineralogy is not yet determined.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences

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