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|Occurrence of granite|. Granite occurs as relatively small, less than 100 km2 stock-like masses and as large batholiths often associated with orogenic mountain ranges and is frequently of great extent. Small dikes of granitic composition called aplites are associated with granite margins. rock consisting of equal proportions of orthoclase and plagioclase plus quartz may be considered a quartz monzonite. A granite containing both muscovite and biotite micas is called a binary granite.
Itâs extremely hard and resistant to the elements. In fact, granite can be found almost anywhere in the world, but black granite is highly valued because of its unique and expensive look especially for creating grave markers and headstones.Some of the regions in the world where black granite can be found are China, South Africa, Scandinavia, and India.China has very pure forms of black granite known as Shanxi Black A Grade, one of the densest forms of granite.tâs extremely hard and resistant to the elements. In fact, granite can be found almost anywhere in the world, but black granite is highly valued because of its unique and expensive look especially for creating grave markers and headstones.