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An igneous rock containing mostly feldspar and quartz.

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Is felsite intrusive?

Yes, felsite is an intrusive igneous rock. It forms from the slow cooling and solidification of magma below the Earth's surface, resulting in a fine-grained texture.


Where is a common place to find Felsite?

Felsite is commonly found in areas with igneous rock formations, such as volcanic regions or mountainous areas. It can also be found in some metamorphic rock formations.


Is felsite extrusive or intrusive?

Extrusive


How is felsite rock formed?

Felsite rock is formed from fine-grained igneous rocks that solidify quickly at or near the Earth's surface. It is usually associated with volcanic activity and can be created from the solidification of magma or lava with a high silica content. This rapid cooling process results in a fine-grained texture and a composition rich in quartz and feldspar minerals.


True or false igneous rocks are formed into layers?

No. Igneous rocks were NOT formed in layers. I took a test and they are not formed in layers. This is what the paragraph said {The Word "igneous" means made from fire or heat. All igneous rocks have been formed by heat. Deep in the earth it is very hot. The rocks and minerals there have been changed into molten rock called "magma". This hot material sometimes rises to the earths surface through fissures or cracks caused by earthquakes, volcanoes or other deep movements of the earth's crust. Igneous rocks are formed when magma cools and hardens. Scientists divide igneous rocks into two group. They are called "extrusive" rocks and "intrusive" rocks. When magma hardens below the suface of the earth, surrounded by older rocks which it has invaded, the rock is called "intusive" igeous rock. If magma reaches the surface of the earth, however, it becomes lava, and the rock is called "extusive" igneous rock. Lava is a common igneous rock. The namelava can mean molten rock or cool hard rock. The two most common and important igneous rocks are granite and basalt. Some others are diorite, felsite, pumice and obsidian.} thank you! that was fun, and your welcome. bye!

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What is felsite uses for?

uses of felsite


What is felsite uses?

uses of felsite


Is felsite a mineral?

No, "felsite" is not a mineral. Perhaps you mean feldspar?


What is felsite's texture?

FINE


What type of rock is felsites?

Felsite is a IGNEOUS ROCK.


Is felsite intrusive?

Yes, felsite is an intrusive igneous rock. It forms from the slow cooling and solidification of magma below the Earth's surface, resulting in a fine-grained texture.


Where is a common place to find Felsite?

Felsite is commonly found in areas with igneous rock formations, such as volcanic regions or mountainous areas. It can also be found in some metamorphic rock formations.


Is felsite extrusive or intrusive?

Extrusive


How could you tell if a volcano makes felsite or basalt lava?

Thin lava


How is felsite rock formed?

Felsite rock is formed from fine-grained igneous rocks that solidify quickly at or near the Earth's surface. It is usually associated with volcanic activity and can be created from the solidification of magma or lava with a high silica content. This rapid cooling process results in a fine-grained texture and a composition rich in quartz and feldspar minerals.


Does a composite volcano have felsic or mafic lava?

Volcanic eruptions range from explosive to quiet depending on the viscosity of the magma & the amount of dissolved gases. Felsite volcanoes are the most viscous & the most explosives. The explosive products from a volcano are called pyroclastic rocks. Thus the most explosive volcano are those whose composition is felsitic.This viscous felsite may plug the vocano, causing the pressure to build within it. When the pressure becomes great, an explosive eruption will occur. That is how composite volcoanos are formed.


What are some seven letter words with 3rd letter L and 4th letter S and 5th letter I and 7th letter E?

According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 1 words with the pattern --LSI-E. That is, seven letter words with 3rd letter L and 4th letter S and 5th letter I and 7th letter E. In alphabetical order, they are: felsite