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felsitic

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fel⋅site

  [fel-sahyt]
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–noun
a dense, fine-grained, igneous rock consisting typically of feldspar and quartz, both of which may appear as phenocrysts.
Origin:
1785–95; fels(par) + -ite 1

Related forms:
fel⋅sit⋅ic  [fel-sit-ik] , adjective
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fel·site   (fěl'sīt')   
n.  A fine-grained, light-colored igneous rock, composed chiefly of feldspar and quartz.

[fels(par) + -ite1.]
fel·sit'ic (-sĭt'ĭk) adj.
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felsite   (fěl'sīt')  Pronunciation Key 
A fine-grained, light-colored igneous rock, consisting mainly of feldspar and quartz.
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