What is another word for aphanitic?
Pronunciation: [ɐfɐnˈɪtɪk] (IPA) 
Aphanitic is a term that is commonly used in geology to describe the texture of a rock. It is used to refer to a fine-grained rock that has crystals that are too small to be seen by the naked eye, making it difficult to identify the mineral composition of the rock. Some synonyms that can be used to describe aphanitic rock texture include cryptocrystalline, microcrystalline, fine-grained, and dense. These words are all used to describe the same type of rock texture that is characterized by the microscopic size of its grains and the absence of visible crystals. Regardless of the word used, aphanitic rocks are an important part of the geological record and provide important clues about the earth's history.
