Here's a breakdown:
* Igneous Rock: Formed from the cooling and solidification of magma (underground) or lava (above ground).
* Granite: A type of igneous rock that is usually light-colored and composed of quartz, feldspar, and mica.
* Crystallization: The process where magma or lava cools and minerals within it arrange themselves into a crystalline structure.
Mount Rushmore is essentially a large outcrop of granite, which formed over millions of years from the cooling and crystallization of magma deep within the Earth.