granitoid
/ˈɡrænɪtɔɪd/
adjective
- Resembling granite in appearance or texture.
- The rock sample was granitoid, with visible grains of feldspar and quartz.
- The granitoid surface of the monument had a speckled, crystalline look.
- They chose a granitoid finish for the flooring to mimic natural stone.
Synonyms
noun
- A rock or material that resembles granite, often used in geology or construction.
- The quarry produced a granitoid used for building facades.
- Geologists classified the outcrop as a granitoid due to its mineral composition.
- The countertop was made of a synthetic granitoid that looked like real stone.