Aphanitic

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Description

A term for the texture of igneous rocks whose granular structure is not discernible with the naked eyes. Aphanitic stones have fine grains that formed rapidly.

Synonyms and Related Terms

estrutura afanítica (Port.)

Authority

  • Submitted information Comment: José Delgado Rodrigues, LNEC, 2009.

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