| Type | Description / Characteristics | Notes / Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Alkali-feldspar granite | Dominated by potassium (K) feldspar, less plagioclase; gives pink to reddish hues | Called “red granite” in many quarries. |
| Rapakivi granite | Has large orthoclase (K-feldspar) crystals surrounded by rims of plagioclase (a distinctive texture) | A famous textural type. |
| Porphyritic granite | Contains some larger crystals (phenocrysts) in a finer matrix | Common in many granite occurrences |
| Hypersolvus granite | Crystallized under conditions where only one type of feldspar forms | Mentioned in granite classification lists. |
By Color / Visual Appearance Granite types and names with pictures
Granites are often classified by their dominant color or tone:
Alaska Gold Granite

Astoria pink Granite

Astoria pink Granite

Bahama Ivory Granite

Black galaxy granite

Colonial white granite

Honey dew granite

Red Parpari granite

Raw silk granite

Mani white granite

Titanium Black Granite

Tan Brown Granite

Brown Galaxy Granite

Kashmir White Granite





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