The word granite derives its name from Latin "granum",
meaning a grain, that represents the coarse-grained structure of this
crystalline rock. Basically, granite is an igneous rock that is formed from
magma. Granite is usually white or light brown in colour. They are also
available in pink, gray or black colours based on their chemistry and
mineralogy. Granite is usually a medium to coarsely grained rock. It is a hard and tough stone and is widely used as a construction stone.
Origin of Granite
Granite is originally an igneous rock formed from magma. Granite is composed of materials like quartz, feldspar, orthoclase, plagioclase, hornblende, etc. along with minor accessory minerals such as magnetite, garnet, zircon and apatite. In some cases, pyroxene is also present.
Uses
Granite had been in use since ancient times when they were largely used for constructing buildings and monuments.
In the modern days, granite is the most preferred dimension stone and flooring tile used in commercial and public buildings and monuments.
Granites can be variously carved to make the following:
