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Coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock, typically consisting of the minerals quartz, feldspar, and biotite mica. It may be pink or grey, depending on the composition of the feldspar. Granites are chiefly used as building materials. Granite is formed when magma (molten rock) is forced between other rocks in the Earth's crust. It cools and crystallizes deep underground. As it cools slowly large crystals are formed. Granites often form large intrusions in the core of mountain ranges, and they are usually surrounded by zones of metamorphic rock (rock that has been altered by heat or pressure). Granite areas have characteristic moorland scenery. In exposed areas the bedrock may be weathered along joints and cracks to produce a tor, consisting of rounded blocks that appear to have been stacked upon one another.
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∙ 15y agoYes. Granitic rocks are exposed in places.
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Are granite found in Jamaica?
where in Jamaica is granite found
Is diamond found in granite?
No. Diamonds are found with trace minerals in volcanic pipes, which geologically are not where granite is formed. (Granite is formed from silicate; diamonds are formed from carbon.)
Is it possible for granite to have fossils or shells in it?
No. Fossils are only found in sedimentary rocks, and granite is an igneous rock.
Is granite found in the core of the earth?
Granite is an intrusive igneous rock found in the continental crust of the Earth, not the core. The core is primarily composed of iron and nickel.
Is granite and basalt found in volcanoes?
Granite and basalt are both igneous rocks; however, basalt is considered a volcanic rock, and granite is considered a plutonic rock.
Are granite found in Jamaica?
where in Jamaica is granite found
Where is granite found in the US?
it was found in granite landboi boi boi
Is granite commonly found?
Yes. granite is found everywhere, especially Texas
Where is granite found in the world?
Granite is very common, so it can be found all over the world. it can be found in most countries. :)
Where is granite mined?
Granite is found in Mountain Ranges.=There are also granite layers in the Grand Canaynon.=
Where does van gogh granite come from?
It is a kind of granite found in Brazil.
Is diamond found in granite?
No. Diamonds are found with trace minerals in volcanic pipes, which geologically are not where granite is formed. (Granite is formed from silicate; diamonds are formed from carbon.)
What states is granite found in?
Granite can be found all over the United States. The states where it is found most abundantly is Vermont and New Hampshire.
What is an IGNEOUS rock found in Pennsylvania limestone granite sandstorm or quartzite?
granite
What country is Granite found in?
EEnngland
Is granite found in New York?
no its not found in new york
Where can you mine granite in RuneScape?
granite can be minned via the desert. here's a guide i found on runescape:
