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The 56 pages that link to Granite, each with the reason it gives.

• Continental crustRelated: Granite exemplifies the silica-rich rocks abundant in much of the upper crust.

• ZirconRelated: Granite commonly contains zircon crystals that can date its formation.

• Stone carvingRelated: Its hardness and durability demand different tools and techniques from softer carving stones.

• Great Pyramid of GizaRelated: Granite from Aswan was used in the King’s Chamber and relieving chambers.

• RadonRelated: Some granites contain uranium and thorium whose decay can supply radon to nearby soil.

• Yosemite ValleyRelated: Its resistant granite forms the valley’s cliffs and domes.

• GneissRelated: Metamorphosed granite can produce orthogneiss with a similar mineral composition.

• OrthoclaseRelated: Orthoclase is a common potassium feldspar in many granites.

• Rubidium–strontium datingRelated: Rubidium-rich and strontium-rich minerals in granites can provide contrasting isotope ratios.

• Sierra Nevada batholithRelated: Its durable, exposed granite forms much of the range’s bedrock and scenery.

• CassiteriteRelated: Tin-bearing granitic magmas can supply the fluids that form cassiterite deposits.

• Alkali feldsparRelated: Alkali feldspar is a common major constituent of granite.

• PerthiteRelated: Perthitic alkali feldspar is common in many granites.

• MuscoviteRelated: Muscovite occurs as a minor constituent in some granites.

• Yosemite FallsRelated: The falls descend across the resistant granite cliffs that frame Yosemite Valley.

• GravestoneRelated: Its durability and ability to take a polished finish make it a common gravestone material.

• MicroclineRelated: Microcline is a common potassium feldspar in many granites.

• MigmatiteRelated: Migmatites can preserve melt-derived material compositionally similar to granite.

• MolybdeniteRelated: Molybdenite is associated with some granitic intrusions and their mineralizing fluids.

• Mount WhitneyRelated: Granite forms much of the summit’s exposed rock.

• HedenbergiteRelated: Granite intrusions can drive the heat and fluid circulation that forms hedenbergite-bearing skarns.

• Tin miningRelated: Tin deposits commonly form around granitic intrusions that supply heat and mineralizing fluids.

• Gommateshwara statueRelated: The statue’s durable stone is granite native to the rocky hill.

• Mont-Saint-MichelRelated: The mount’s resistant granite forms its steep natural foundation.

• Torres del Paine National ParkRelated: Granite forms the park’s striking towers and much of the Paine Massif.

• Gutzon BorglumRelated: The Black Hills granite offered a durable surface for Borglum’s colossal portraits.

• Mount KinabaluRelated: Granite forms Kinabalu’s prominent summit mass.

• Andringitra MassifRelated: Granite forms many of the massif’s exposed cliffs and rock faces.

• Augrabies FallsRelated: Granite forms the resistant bedrock through which the Orange River has cut the gorge.

• Gustav VigelandRelated: Vigeland used granite for durable monumental works, including the Monolith.

• Stone slabRelated: Its hardness and durability make granite a common slab material.