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Gunung Raya granite is a coarse grain porphyritic rock with large feldspar minerals. In some areas there is an accumulation of dark minerals such as tourmaline, ilmenite and hornblende within the granites. These granites have been exposed to extensive tropical weathering and create numerous Feature such as enormous boulders, flake boulders of sedimentary rock, castellated tors, rounded tors, karrens, tafoni and alveolar.
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Subcategory: Geosite
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Unspoiled Natural Beauty: Gunung Raya Granite offers an unspoiled natural beauty with its unique geological formation
Rich Biological Diversity: The area is rich in biological diversity, particularly amphibians and reptilians
Unique Flora and Fauna: Look out for an array of wildlife including leaf monkeys, macaque monkeys, flying foxes, squirrels, mountain eagles, and hornbills
Stunning Views: Enjoy panoramic views of the whole island and the turquoise Andaman Sea
Historical Significance: The granite is the youngest rock in Langkawi that intruded during the Triassic period (220-200 million years ago), making it a significant historical site
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What is Gunung Raya Granite?
Gunung Raya Granite is the youngest rock in Langkawi that intruded during the Triassic period (220-200 million years ago) causing the uplifting of Langkawi as a land. This granite rock contains a lot of dark-coloured minerals, especially tourmaline with little ilmenite.
What can I see in Gunung Raya Granite?
When the rock is weathered and disintegrated, quartz and dark minerals are transported by rivers, and then stranded onto shores forming black sand beaches, such as Pantai Pasir Hitam. Gunung Raya is rich in biological diversity, particularly amphibians and reptilians.
How can I get to Gunung Raya Granite?
Gunung Raya Granite is located at the centre of Langkawi, forming the highest peak (881 metres) in the Permanent Forest Reserve managed by the Kedah State Forestry Department
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