The different grains seen in a block of Patagonia granite include quartz, feldspar, mica, iron oxide and numerous other minerals. It’s the unique mineral composition of each type of granite that create its distinctive appearance. For instance, it is the large concentration of quartz that gives Patagonia granite it’s milky, translucent sections.

Some slabs of Patagonia granite have hints of gold. Over millions of years, water will penetrate the stone through small cracks and fissures. Subsequently, this causes the iron particles to oxidize, producing the luscious gold tones present in the surface.

Patagonia granite is an igneous rock, which forms as a result of volcanic activity. In volcanic regions, the magma, or molten rock, that makes up the Earth’s core is closer to the surface. As the magma rises slowly toward the upper levels of the Earth’s crust, it begins to cool and crystalize. It is this very gradual process that allows the granite to draw in the various different materials that create its colorful, complex surface.