Granite is a natural igneous rock formed deep within the Earth’s crust over millions of years. Its creation begins when molten rock, or magma, slowly cools and solidifies beneath the Earth’s surface. Because this process happens underground and takes a long time, large crystals of minerals such as quartz, feldspar, and mica have time to grow. These crystals give granite its distinctive speckled appearance.
The slow cooling process allows the minerals to interlock, making granite very strong and durable. Over time, geological processes like tectonic activity and erosion expose the granite at the surface, where it is often quarried for use in construction and decoration. This combination of deep-earth formation and surface exposure makes granite both beautiful and resilient.
