Aphanite
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈæf.əˌnaɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Aphanite is a noun meaning (geology, petrology) Certain dark igneous rocks having grain so fine that the individual crystals cannot be seen with the naked eye.
Meaning
(geology, petrology) Certain dark igneous rocks having grain so fine that the individual crystals cannot be seen with the naked eye.
Word Forms
- aphanites
Antonyms for aphanite
Common opposites include phanerite.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include phanerite, opacite, aplite, phenacite, augite, melaphyre.
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