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  • Felsic Rocks: Composition, Characteristics & Examples
    Light colored igneous rocks that are rich in aluminum, potassium, silicon, and sodium are called felsic rocks.

    Here's why:

    * Felsic is a term derived from "feldspar" and "silica" which are the dominant minerals in these rocks.

    * Feldspar is a mineral group rich in aluminum, potassium, and sodium.

    * Silica (silicon dioxide) is the main component of quartz, another common mineral in felsic rocks.

    Examples of felsic rocks include:

    * Granite

    * Rhyolite

    * Obsidian

    * Pumice

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