felsic

Definitions


[ˈfɛlsɪk], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- relating to or denoting a group of light-coloured minerals including feldspar, feldspathoids, quartz, and muscovite
(e.g: felsic volcanic rocks)


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Origin:
early 20th century: from feldspar + a contraction of silica




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