aphanitic (Meaning)
Wordnet
aphanitic (a)
of or relating to aphanite
Webster
aphanitic (a.)
Resembling aphanite; having a very fine-grained structure.
Synonyms & Antonyms of aphanitic
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aphanitic Sentence Examples
- The aphanitic texture of the granite made it challenging to identify individual minerals without a microscope.
- Aphanitic rocks, such as rhyolite, often form from lava that cools quickly on the Earth's surface.
- The aphanitic nature of the volcanic glass in the obsidian specimen prevented the observation of distinct mineral crystals.
- The aphanitic crystals in the diabase rock gave it a smooth and fine-grained appearance.
- Geologists use various techniques, including thin-section analysis, to study the aphanitic textures of igneous rocks.
- The aphanitic groundmass of the andesite made it suitable for detailed mineralogical investigations.
- The quarry provided a rich source of aphanitic rocks for researchers studying volcanic formations.
- Aphanitic rocks often have a homogeneous texture, making them distinct from their coarse-grained counterparts.
- Petrologists analyze the mineral composition of aphanitic rocks to understand the geological history of a region.
- The aphanitic character of the basaltic lava flow suggested rapid cooling and solidification during its eruption.
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of or relating to aphaniteResembling aphanite; having a very fine-grained structure.
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The aphanitic texture of the granite made it challenging to identify individual minerals without a microscope.
Aphanitic rocks, such as rhyolite, often form from lava that cools quickly on the Earth's surface.
The aphanitic nature of the volcanic glass in the obsidian specimen prevented the observation of distinct mineral crystals.
The aphanitic crystals in the diabase rock gave it a smooth and fine-grained appearance.
