Is there green granite?
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Keeping this in view, what is green granite?
Green Granite : Granite is an igneous rock which is found in very large quantities than quartzite. Quartzite consists of a larger volume of quartz than granite for providing the base for the many continents from the deep in the earth's crust.
Subsequently, question is, where can granite be found? Much of the earth's continental crust is made of granite, and it forms the cores of the continents. In North America, the landscape surrounding Canada's Hudson Bay and extending south to Minnesota consists of granite bedrock.
Additionally, is green granite expensive?
Generally speaking, green granite is more expensive than its white and black counterparts since most green granite's are considered to be rare and have an exotic look. Natural slabs which directly come from quarries are more expensive and are priced at around $35 to $70 per square foot for 3 millimeter thick slabs.
What elements are in granite?
Granite is a light-colored plutonic rock found throughout the continental crust, most commonly in mountainous areas. It consists of coarse grains of quartz (10-50%), potassium feldspar, and sodium feldspar. These minerals make up more than 80% of the rock.