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Granite
A coarse-grained igneous rock composed of quartz, feldspar, and mica, formed from slowly cooled magma.
Definition
A coarse-grained igneous rock composed of quartz, feldspar, and mica, formed from slowly cooled magma.
Examples
- •Pink granite
- •Gray granite
- •Pegmatite
- •Granodiorite
Synonyms
granitic rockplutonic rock
Category Information
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Last Updated:1/1/2024
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