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aphanite

ap·ha·nite

UK/ˈæf.əˌnaɪt/ uncommon

noun

1.

fine-grained homogeneous rock (such as basalt) containing minerals undetectable by the naked eye

Origin

From Ancient Greek ἀφανής (aphanḗs, “indistinct, unseen, obscure”) + English -ite.

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