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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.
Granite countertops, as many people know, are mined as large, single sheets. The granite that you buy occurs naturally in nature, is 100% natural stone and for this reason no two slabs of granite are exactly the same. This appeals to many people because they can purchase a unique, beautiful, interesting and one-of-a-king product. Quartz: Quartz countertops are manufactured.