Shap granite

A pinkish-red and gray English granite that is distinguished by embedded crystals of red felspar, sometimes as long as 2 inches. There are 2 distinct shades, Light Shap and Dark Shap.

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Shap granite
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
December 12, 2012
Last Updated
April 15, 2024