Felsite and Felsite Definition

Definition of Felsite and Felsite

The general Felsite and Felsite definition can be stated as: Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition. On the other hand, Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition. Along with definition of Felsite and Felsite, get to know about Properties of Felsite and Felsite. Get to know more information about Felsite and Felsite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Felsite and Felsite

The history of Felsite and Felsite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Felsite and Felsite Origin and Discoverer

Felsite and Felsite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Felsite and Felsite. In this section, you will know about Felsite and Felsite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Felsite and Felsite are Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Felsite and Felsite discoverer. The discoverer of Felsite and Felsite are Unknown.

Etymology of Felsite and Felsite

Along with Felsite and Felsite definition, know more about the etymology of Felsite and Felsite. Etymology of Felsite and Felsite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Felsite and Formation of Felsite. The etymology of Felsite is From English feldspar and -ite while that of Felsite is From English feldspar and -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Felsite and Felsite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Felsite and Felsite are listed below.

For Felsite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Felsite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock