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Granite, the rock, is formed as magma slowly cools and crystallizes (solidifies) over great lengths of time, deep underground. The result is that visible crystals form, as the minerals have plenty of time to grow.

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Granite typically cools down at a rate of about 1 degree Celsius per year, starting from the time it was formed. The cooling process is gradual and can take millions of years for the granite to reach room temperature.

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Granite cools slowly to allow the minerals plenty of time to grow.

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It does not, That's why it has bigger crystals than basalt and pumice.

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I think because it is an intrusive rock and intrusive rocks take a longer time to cool as they have more crystals

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Granite cools slowly because it's formed underground where the air is hot

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Granite is produced by the cooling of magma underground.

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The rate of cooling depends on the starting temperature of the granite and the ambient temperature of the surroundings.

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