Granite is an example of what kind rock?

Granite is an example of an igneous rock. Igneous rocks are formed when magma or lava cools and solidifies. Magma is molten rock that is found beneath the Earth's surface. Lava is molten rock that has erupted onto the Earth's surface. When magma or lava cools, it can form either intrusive or extrusive igneous rocks. Intrusive igneous rocks are formed when magma cools and solidifies beneath the Earth's surface. Extrusive igneous rocks are formed when lava cools and solidifies on the Earth's surface. Granite is an intrusive igneous rock.