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aphanite

Definitions of aphanite
  1. noun
    fine-grained homogeneous rock (such as basalt) containing minerals undetectable by the naked eye
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    type of:
    rock, stone
    material consisting of the aggregate of minerals like those making up the Earth's crust
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