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Granite is an intrusive igneous rock. It forms when magma from the earth's mantle forces its way up into the crust. Being intrusive means it doesn't reach the surface but remains enclosed in other rocks. This causes it to cool more slowly giving it larger crystal size. Erosion of the rock above and around it exposes it to the surface.
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What is granite in sedimentary form?
No, it's not a sedimentary rock, it is an igneous rock. :)
Is a igneous rock related to granite?
granite is an igneous rock
Granite is formed from magma inside earth which type of rock is granite?
Granite is an igneous rock.
Is Granite an organic sedimentary rock?
granite is an intrusive igneous rock
Is granite natural or man made rock?
There are man made imitations but real granite is a natural rock.
What is the size of a granite rock?
Granite rocks can come in many different sizes and shape.
What rock does gneiss come from?
Gneiss may come from either granite or schist.
What type of rock is the El Capitan Rock?
Granite
Is granite a igneous rock?
Yes, granite is a type of igneous rock.
Is granite a soft rock?
Granite is not a soft rock.
What is granite in sedimentary form?
No, it's not a sedimentary rock, it is an igneous rock. :)
What rock does granite form from heat and pressure?
The ONLY rock that Granite forms is the metamorphic rock Gneiss. Granite is the parent rock of Gneiss.
Is granite an intrusive rock?
Granite is an intrusive igneous rock.
Is granite a mafic rock?
No. Granite is an intrusive felsic rock.
Is a igneous rock related to granite?
granite is an igneous rock
Granite is formed from magma inside earth which type of rock is granite?
Granite is an igneous rock.
Is granite rock a extrusive rock?
No, granite is the most common intrusive igneous rock.
