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By Andrew Alden, About.com Guide to Geology since 1997

Granite: The Article

Saturday September 6, 2008
graniteGranite seems like a simple subject until you study geology. Then granite becomes a deep enigma and a stubborn controversy. But with this new article I hope to bring you the outlines of what granite signifies, not just why it's so popular for countertops. At the very least, you may take a little planetary pride, because granite is planet Earth's signature rock.
Salinian granite, King City Calif. — Geology Guide photo

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