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Q: Granite is mainly composed of
  • A. quartz and mica only
  • B. felspar and mica only
  • C. quartz and felspar only
  • D. quartz, felspar and mica
Correct Answer: Option D - Granite are coarse grained intrusive igneous rocks that are light in colour. They consists 3 major minerals which are : Quartz, felspar and mica. They may be grey, red or pinkish which depends on the size of the grains and concentration of these minerals. • Granite is largely used in architectural construction and for making ornaments due to its strength and availability in large quantities. Density of granite – 2.6–2.9 g/cm³.
D. Granite are coarse grained intrusive igneous rocks that are light in colour. They consists 3 major minerals which are : Quartz, felspar and mica. They may be grey, red or pinkish which depends on the size of the grains and concentration of these minerals. • Granite is largely used in architectural construction and for making ornaments due to its strength and availability in large quantities. Density of granite – 2.6–2.9 g/cm³.

Explanations:

Granite are coarse grained intrusive igneous rocks that are light in colour. They consists 3 major minerals which are : Quartz, felspar and mica. They may be grey, red or pinkish which depends on the size of the grains and concentration of these minerals. • Granite is largely used in architectural construction and for making ornaments due to its strength and availability in large quantities. Density of granite – 2.6–2.9 g/cm³.