Granite is ________.
A)what countertops are made of
B)coarse-grained and dominated by quartz and feldspar crystals
C)coarse-grained and dominated by olivine, pyroxene and plagioclase feldspar crystals
D)fine-grained and dominated by quartz and feldspar crystals

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Granite is a type of igneous rock that is coarse-grained and dominated by quartz and feldspar crystals. It is commonly used for countertops due to its durability and resistance to heat and scratches. Option A is partially correct, as granite is commonly used for countertops, but it does not fully describe the rock itself. Options C and D are incorrect as they describe different types of igneous rocks with different mineral compositions.

Granite Is ________