igneous
Crushed Granite
Phaneritic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on the Mohs scale, multicolored (pink, gray, white, black), vitreous to dull luster, granular crystal structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on the Mohs scale, multicolored (pink, gray, white, black), vitreous to dull luster, granular crystal structure.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling of magma beneath the Earth's continental crust over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, landscaping, road aggregate, and as decorative gravel.
Geological facts
Granite is the defining rock of the Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally durable against weathering.
Field identification & locations
Identified by visible interlocking crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica; abundant worldwide in mountainous regions.
