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Categorygranite
Alternative termsgranites
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Overview
The most common intrusive acid igneous rock of the Earth's crust, it has a visibly crystalline texture, is usually red, whitish, or gray in color, is very hard and durable, and takes a fine polish. It mostly consists of quartz, orthoclase, or microcline with a small amount of acid plagioclase.