felsite (Meaning)
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felsite (n.)
A finegrained rock, flintlike in fracture, consisting essentially of orthoclase feldspar with occasional grains of quartz.
Synonyms & Antonyms of felsite
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felsite Sentence Examples
- The felsite from the Big Falls Formation exhibited a distinctive porphyritic texture.
- The felsite was closely associated with the andesite in the volcanic sequence.
- Geologists often use felsite as an indicator mineral for mineralized regions.
- Weathered felsite commonly develops a light-colored, earthy rind.
- Cutting the felsite was a challenging task due to its hardness and high silica content.
- The felsites' high resistance to erosion made them suitable for use as building stones.
- The flow-banded felsite from the Silurian period is a testament to ancient volcanic activity.
- The quarry yielded large blocks of felsite ideal for construction purposes.
- As the magma quickly cooled, it formed a glassy groundmass characteristic of felsite.
- Prospectors searched for gold and silver veins hosted within the felsite dikes of the mining district.
FAQs About the word felsite
A finegrained rock, flintlike in fracture, consisting essentially of orthoclase feldspar with occasional grains of quartz.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The felsite from the Big Falls Formation exhibited a distinctive porphyritic texture.
The felsite was closely associated with the andesite in the volcanic sequence.
Geologists often use felsite as an indicator mineral for mineralized regions.
Weathered felsite commonly develops a light-colored, earthy rind.
