terms:felsic
A mnemonic term derived from “fe” for feldspar, “l” for lenads or feldspathoids, and “s” for silica. The term is applied to light-colored rocks containing an abundance of one or all of these constituents. Also applied to the minerals themselves. The chief felsic minerals are quartz, feldspars, feldspathoids, and muscovite. Compare mafic.
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