igneous
Granite Boulder
Phaneritic Felsic Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, grayish to pinkish color with visible mineral grains, dull to vitreous luster, and an interlocking crystalline structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, grayish to pinkish color with visible mineral grains, dull to vitreous luster, and an interlocking crystalline structure.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling and solidification of magma deep beneath the Earth's continental crust over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, architectural building facades, monuments, countertops, and crushed stone aggregate.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common intrusive igneous rock on Earth and forms a major component of continental tectonic plates.
Field identification & locations
Identify in the field by visible interlocking crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica; commonly found in mountainous regions and glacial erratics.
