Meaning aphanitic
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aphanitic


A textural term meaning "fine-grained" that applies to igneous rocks.
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(adj) of or relating to aphanite
Source: beedictionary.com

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An igneous rock in which the matrix grains are too small to be seen with the unaided eye. Opposite of phaneritic.
Source: scientificpsychic.com

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An igneous
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An igneous rock texture in which individual mineral grains are too small to be distinguished with the naked eye.
Source: geomaps.wr.usgs.gov

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<chemical> Resembling aphanite; having a very fine-grained structure. (01 Mar 1998)
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(geology) Pertaining to or consisting of aphanites, igneous rocks which have crystals too fine to be seen by the naked eye.
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