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Definition of Felsite

1. n. A finegrained rock, flintlike in fracture, consisting essentially of orthoclase feldspar with occasional grains of quartz.

Definition of Felsite

1. Noun. (minerology) A fine grained volcanic extrusive rock, generally light in color, composed of felsic minerals. ¹

2. Noun. (geology) Any light-colored volcanic rock whose true mineralogy is not yet determined. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Felsite

1. an igneous rock [n -S] : FELSITIC [adj]

Medical Definition of Felsite

1. A finegrained rock, flintlike in fracture, consisting essentially of orthoclase feldspar with occasional grains of quartz. Origin: Cf. Feldspar. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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