Name the rock which is used for making jewellery.

Shale

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Pumice

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Obsidian

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Granite

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Solution

The correct option is D Granite
Granite is a light-colored igneous rock. It is composed mainly of quartz and feldspar with a little amount of mica, amphiboles and other minerals. Granite is the world's toughest substance and is used in jewelry making. As few granites are rare and extremely beautiful. They are used as gemstones. Example of granite- blue tint found in the Himalayas etc.

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