The granitic body of the Pedra da Gávea could also correspond to the eastern extension of the nearby Pedra Branca Granite Massif, according to Akihisa Motoki et al.
Pedra da Gávea's granitic core might also correspond to the eastern portion of the nearby Pedra Branca Granite Massif, as indicated by research conducted by Akihisa Motoki et al.