granophyre

/ˈɡrænəˌfaɪər/
noun
  1. A fine-grained igneous rock with a texture similar to granite, often containing quartz and feldspar.
    • Geologists found a large outcrop of granophyre in the mountain range.
    • Granophyre forms when magma cools quickly near the Earth's surface.
    • The countertop was made from polished granophyre, giving it a speckled appearance.
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