Granite: coarse‑grained intrusive igneous rock of continental crust Granite Granite is a durable, coarse‑grained intrusive igneous rock rich in quartz and feldspar. Common in continents, it forms from slowly cooled magma and is widely used in construction,…
Rock cycle: how Earth's rocks form, change, and interact Rock cycle Overview of the rock cycle: the processes that transform igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks; main mechanisms, environments, timescales, and why the cycle matters for landsc…
