granite (rock) <p><span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"A coarse-grained igneous rock that has been subjected to metamorphic processes, \nformed by cooling of silica-rich magma below the surface of the earth at great \ndepths and pressures. It is the most common intrusive acid igneous rock of the \nEarth's crust. Granite is commonly found on continents, but is virtually absent from \nthe ocean basins. The term \"granite\" refers to its visible granular composition. It\nhas a visibly crystalline texture, is usually red, whitish, or gray in color depending \nupon its composition, is very hard and durable, and takes a fine polish. Granite is \nprimarily composed of feldspar, quartz, and mica along with various other minerals\nin varying percentages. Granite is frequently used for buildings and monuments."}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":14851,"3":{"1":0},"4":{"1":2,"2":16776960},"12":0,"14":{"1":2,"2":3355443},"15":"Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif","16":9}">A coarse-grained igneous rock that has been subjected to metamorphic processes, formed by cooling of silica-rich magma below the surface of the earth at great depths and pressures. It is the most common intrusive acid igneous rock of the Earth's crust. Granite is commonly found on continents, but is virtually absent from the ocean basins. The term "granite" refers to its visible granular composition. It has a visibly crystalline texture, is usually red, whitish, or gray in color depending upon its composition, is very hard and durable, and takes a fine polish. Granite is primarily composed of feldspar, quartz, and mica along with various other minerals in varying percentages. Granite is frequently used for buildings and monuments. </span></p>
<p><span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"A coarse-grained igneous rock that has been subjected to metamorphic processes, \nformed by cooling of silica-rich magma below the surface of the earth at great \ndepths and pressures. It is the most common intrusive acid igneous rock of the \nEarth's crust. Granite is commonly found on continents, but is virtually absent from \nthe ocean basins. The term \"granite\" refers to its visible granular composition. It\nhas a visibly crystalline texture, is usually red, whitish, or gray in color depending \nupon its composition, is very hard and durable, and takes a fine polish. Granite is \nprimarily composed of feldspar, quartz, and mica along with various other minerals\nin varying percentages. Granite is frequently used for buildings and monuments."}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":14851,"3":{"1":0},"4":{"1":2,"2":16776960},"12":0,"14":{"1":2,"2":3355443},"15":"Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif","16":9}">Source: AAT</span></p>
<p><span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"A coarse-grained igneous rock that has been subjected to metamorphic processes, \nformed by cooling of silica-rich magma below the surface of the earth at great \ndepths and pressures. It is the most common intrusive acid igneous rock of the \nEarth's crust. Granite is commonly found on continents, but is virtually absent from \nthe ocean basins. The term \"granite\" refers to its visible granular composition. It\nhas a visibly crystalline texture, is usually red, whitish, or gray in color depending \nupon its composition, is very hard and durable, and takes a fine polish. Granite is \nprimarily composed of feldspar, quartz, and mica along with various other minerals\nin varying percentages. Granite is frequently used for buildings and monuments."}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":14851,"3":{"1":0},"4":{"1":2,"2":16776960},"12":0,"14":{"1":2,"2":3355443},"15":"Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif","16":9}"><a class="in-cell-link" href="http://vocab.getty.edu/page/aat/300011183" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://vocab.getty.edu/page/aat/300011183</a></span></p>