FELSTONE

Etymology

Noun

felstone (plural felstones)

(mineral) Felsite.

Source: Wiktionary


Fel"stone`, n. Etym: [From G. feldstein, in analogy with E. felspar.] (Min.)

Definition: See Felsite.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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