granite formation

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granite
noun[U]
uk
/ˈɡræn.ɪt/us
/ˈɡræn.ɪt/
a very hard, grey, pink, or black rock, used ...
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formation
noun
uk
/fɔːˈmeɪ.ʃən/us
/fɔːrˈmeɪ.ʃən/
the way something is naturally made or the way it has ...
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(Definition ofgraniteandformationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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It is important to note that at the onset ofgraniteformationthe mantle was hydrated, a fact supported by the presence of the lamprophyre swarms.
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We have reason to believe that there is agraniteformationat no very great depth which will make possible foundations if they are required.
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The temple is a small monolithic rock-cut temple with a mandapa carved into the rock face of pink granite formations, dating from the 7th century.
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The park features large exposed granite formations, wetlands, pine forest, oak forest, streams habitat and two lakes.
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The stunning volcanic and granite formations in the wilderness are somewhat marred by the heavy cattle grazing, a shock to many backpackers.
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These pink granite formations have been dated at 1590 million years old.
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It covers a rocky area of granite formations (considered one of the best examples of the kind) extending over and including a number of caves.
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It occurs on granite formations and lateritic soils.
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This is the natural means by which large, high-quality granite formations weather, erode, and age.
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Part of the granite formations show evidence of strong coastal erosion, while in other areas there are limestone deposits embedded in the granite.
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It is inferred that the radioactive minerals found could be due to the granite formations of the mountain or to the tin deposits found in the region.
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The river bed is strewn with pebbles, boulders and granites, which is an indication that tin was embedded in granite contact zone in granite formations in the hills.
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