trachyte

noun

A light-colored igneous rock consisting essentially of alkali feldspar.

noun

A volcanic rock exhibiting a characteristic roughness when handled.

noun

An igneous rock, usually light gray in color and breaking with a rough surface. It consists chiefly of orthoclase feldspar with sometimes hornblende and mica.

noun

A pale igneous rock consisting mostly of potassium feldspar and plagioclase.