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Granite

TypeIgneous rock
ColorVarious (commonly gray, pink, or white)
Grain SizeCoarse-grained
CompositionPrimarily quartz, feldspar, and mica
Density2.63 - 2.75 g/cm³
Hardness6-7 on Mohs scale
PorosityLow (0.1-0.5%)
TextureGranular, crystalline
Typical UsesCountertops, flooring, monuments, and construction
Thermal ConductivityModerate (2.5-3.5 W/m·K)
Chemical ResistanceHigh
Weathering ResistanceExcellent
Typical Size of Blocks1-3 meters (3-10 ft) in dimension