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Is granite an igneous rock

Updated: 8/11/2023
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Granite is an intrusive igneous rock.

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Granite is actually a hard rock and does not have any internal structures which also makes it tough to break. It is an intrusive igneous type of rock.

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Yes, granite is strong, It is often used as a building stone. On the mohs scale of hardness, it has a hardness of 7.

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No. Granite is formed by magma, which is underground molten rock. Molten rock is only called lava when it is at the surface.

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No. Granite is crystalline.

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