* Sand: The quartz and feldspar crystals in granite can break down into sand grains.
* Clay: Feldspar can chemically alter into clay minerals.
* Soil: The broken-down granite, along with organic matter and other minerals, forms soil.
Granite can also be metamorphosed under intense heat and pressure, transforming into other rocks like:
* Gneiss: A metamorphic rock with a banded appearance.
* Migmatite: A mixed rock with both igneous and metamorphic characteristics.
Important Note: These processes take millions of years. Granite is very durable and resistant to weathering, so it can last for a long time in its original form.