Granite

Granite is a coarse grained plutonic igneous rock. It consists essentially of minerals such as quartz, feldspar and mica. During the recent years the use of granites as monumental and decorative stones has increased world-wide. It is exported to various countries, particularly to Italy, Japan and Korea. In India, granite deposits are mainly distributed in Orissa, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Particularly in Tamil Nadu granites are distributed in Salem, Dharmapuri, Coimbatore, Vellore, Tiruvannamalai and Madurai districts.