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  • Granite Crystal Size: Does it Change the Name?
    A granite rock made of smaller crystals would still be called granite.

    The size of the crystals in a granite rock is a factor in its texture, not its classification. Here's why:

    * Granite is defined by its mineral composition, primarily quartz, feldspar, and mica.

    * Texture refers to the size, shape, and arrangement of the crystals.

    * Fine-grained granite has smaller crystals, while coarse-grained granite has larger crystals.

    So, while the size of the crystals can influence the appearance and specific name of the granite (e.g., "fine-grained granite"), it doesn't change its fundamental classification as granite.

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