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fel·site

 (fĕl′sīt′)
n.
A fine-grained, light-colored igneous rock, composed chiefly of feldspar and quartz.
[fels(par) + -ite.]
fel·sit′ic (-sĭt′ĭk) adj.
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felsite

(ˈfɛlsaɪt) or

felstone

n
(Geological Science) any fine-grained igneous rock consisting essentially of quartz and feldspar
[C18: fels(par) + -ite1]
felsitic adj
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fel•site

(ˈfɛl saɪt)

n.
a dense fine-grained igneous rock consisting typically of feldspar and quartz, both of which may appear as phenocrysts.
[1785–95; fels (par) + -ite1]
fel•sit•ic (fɛlˈsɪt ɪk) adj.
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