Granite rock

Granodiorite

Learn more about the major types of igneous rock, which includes plutonic, intrusive, and extrusive igneous rocks.

Difference Between Basalt and Granite

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Midnight Granite Decorative Stone - Small and Large

Granite is the most widely known igneous rock. It is an intrusive rock with visible grains of feldspar, quartz, mica, and amphibole minerals. It is durable and widely used in construction and architecture.

Porphyritic granite sample approximately 1" (3cm) in size Large crystals in a variety of shapes and colors make this felsic plutonic rock ideal for lessons in mineral identification and bulk rock chemistry Perfect size for use in classroom identification labs and exercises, correlates well to Next Generation Science Standards Evidence Statements Great for comparing cooling rates between samples with differently-sized crystals Specimen comes in clear labeled and barcoded bag for ideal storage

Red Granite

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Platinum Blonde 1-1/2" screened rock. This Central California quarried granite rock appears to be loaded with silver which are constantly sparkling as the sunlight moves along the surfaces of the gravel or rock. A rich blend of white and granite colors and the silver pieces create fantastic light colored gravel or rock material.