Gránit

Gránit is the Hungarian term for granite, a common coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock. It forms when silica-rich magma crystallizes slowly below the Earth’s surface, allowing large crystals to develop.

The mineral composition of granite typically includes quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase feldspar, with smaller amounts of mica (biotite or muscovite) and other accessory minerals such as amphibole or magnetite. This mineral mix gives granite a hard, durable character and a generally light to mid-colored appearance, though color varieties range from pink and red to gray and green depending on feldspar types and minor constituents. The texture is usually phaneritic, with crystals large enough to be seen with the naked eye.

Granite has a Mohs hardness of about 6–7 and a density around 2.6–2.7 g/cm3, contributing to its reputation as a highly durable construction material. It is resistant to weathering and abrasion, making it suitable for outdoor use and heavy-duty applications.

Common uses of gránit include construction materials and decorative products: dimension stone for architectural cladding and monuments, and engineered forms used for countertops, tiles, paving, and facades. Its ability to take a high polish enhances its popularity in interior design and public architecture.

Granite intrusions occur in continental crust as large plutons and batholiths and are distributed worldwide, with notable reserves and exploited quarries in many regions, including parts of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. The rock provides important evidence for crustal differentiation and magmatic processes in geologic history.