What is GRANITE ?

Granite is an intrusive igneous rock known for its coarse grained texture and large #crystal forming varieties. The Sierra Nevada mountains are a great example of a mix of granite and granite-like igneous rocks, aka as a batholith. There are several other rocks that are sometimes simply called granite, but display variation on the scale of coarseness or mineral composition, and these include rocks like Syenite, Monzonite, and Granodiorite. If you want to learn more about granites and rock forming environments, where to find crystals, and all thing geology, join me here at @LetsGoGeo !

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[earthandtime]

Sierra Nevada mountains and their geologic story is so interesting. Loved how you walked through what granite and the classifications (descriptions) based on observations of crystal size and mineral type. Well done. Thanks.

[LanceAlldredge]

Smart very informative, enjoy your videos

[jouzel]

Good stuff! Thanks for putting these out!

[Goodjobeveryone]

These are awesome and super helpful! Thanks from a daughter and father
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[thtmiddle]

good I'm new to Geo but i have a well to continue searching about all kind of rocks and their component, I'm a computer developer, that's why I know nothing about Geo, I think I will take you as my first way to learn this stuff you seems like you know a lot

[forwimp]

I didn't know I needed to know more about granite, but this was very interesting. I want to go visit the White Mountains.

[Eragonking]

Granite does not bump as hard as that intro beat

[jkerwin]

I enjoy these videos. Maybe you could recommend some good books for beginners interested in geology.

[wshggg]

My subsequent question is can we eat rocks? I've heard some people do