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Granite Granite Properties Family Intrusive Igneous rock Formed formed from magma inside the earth’s crust Distinctive features Tough, interlocking crystals Composed of feldspar and shiny quartz Colour Pink White Both colours shine sparkle Texture and granularity Granular, coarse-grained Location Mountains that have been caused by folding (e.g. Himalayas) Strengths Weaknesses Resistant to physical weathering Crumbles when exposed to intense heat Locations of Granite in the UK Granite forms some of the highest mountains in the world. Where can you find granite areas in the UK? Mark and la