igneous
Granite Drill Core
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, phaneritic coarse-grained texture, composed primarily of quartz, feldspar, and micas, with vitreous to dull luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, phaneritic coarse-grained texture, composed primarily of quartz, feldspar, and micas, with vitreous to dull luster.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Extensively used in commercial construction, dimensional stone, countertops, and as geological core samples for mineral exploration.
Geological facts
This specimen is presented as a cylindrical drill core sample, commonly retrieved during mining exploration or geotechnical surveys.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its interlocking visible mineral crystals, particularly pink or white feldspar and clear quartz; highly consistent with the basement geology of the Central African Copperbelt.
