Granite
Granite is a very hard igneous rock with visable crystals in it. It comes in many colors depending on which minerals are mixed in it.
Granite is a very common rock found in most areas of the world but particularly in mountainous areas.
Granite is used for buildings and monuments.
The picture below shows one type of granite.
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