Granite is a common type of intrusive felsic igneous rocks that forms at great depths and pressures. Granite is the densest of the natural stones, making it widely popular for applications ranging from dimension stone in commercial buildings to use as funerary monuments, and more. Because of its hardness, granite is suitable for use in public, commercial and residential in very high-use areas (very few exceptions). Like many of the other natural stones, granite is found in an array of colors and textures.