Granite
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-012480
A coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with at least 65% silica. Quartz, plagioclase feldspar and potassium feldspar make up most of the rock and give it a fairly light color. Granite has more potassium feldspar than plagioclase feldspar. Usually with biotite, but also may have hornblende.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-012480 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| References | USGS Geology in the Parks Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Granite",
"field": "Environment",
"definition": "A coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with at least 65% silica. Quartz, plagioclase feldspar and potassium feldspar make up most of the rock and give it a fairly light color. Granite has more potassium feldspar than plagioclase feldspar. Usually with biotite, but also may have hornblende.",
"references": [
"USGS Geology in the Parks Glossary"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/granite/"
}
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