phanerite (Meaning)
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phanerite (a.)
Evident; visible.
Synonyms & Antonyms of phanerite
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phanerite Sentence Examples
- The coarse-grained igneous rock, phanerite, reveals visible mineral crystals.
- Granites and gabbros are common examples of phanerites.
- Phaneritic rocks are formed from magma that cools slowly, allowing minerals to form and grow.
- The texture of phanerites is classified as holocrystalline, meaning they are completely composed of interlocking crystals.
- Geologists use phanerites to study the composition and origin of igneous rocks.
- Phaneritic plutons are large, intrusive igneous bodies that have cooled below the Earth's surface.
- The mineral composition and texture of phanerites can provide clues about the temperature and pressure conditions under which they formed.
- Porphyritic phanerites contain larger crystals, called phenocrysts, embedded in a finer-grained matrix.
- The study of phanerites helps geologists understand the processes that shape the Earth's crust.
- Phaneritic rocks are found in a variety of geologic settings, including mountains, volcanoes, and continents.
FAQs About the word phanerite
Evident; visible.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The coarse-grained igneous rock, phanerite, reveals visible mineral crystals.
Granites and gabbros are common examples of phanerites.
Phaneritic rocks are formed from magma that cools slowly, allowing minerals to form and grow.
The texture of phanerites is classified as holocrystalline, meaning they are completely composed of interlocking crystals.
