igneous
Granite Pebble
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale; mottled gray and white color; coarse-grained phaneritic texture; specific gravity around 2.75.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale; mottled gray and white color; coarse-grained phaneritic texture; specific gravity around 2.75.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling and solidification of magma beneath the Earth's crust over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Commonly used in construction, landscaping, monuments, and as decorative aggregate.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of the Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally durable against weathering.
Field identification & locations
Identified by visible interlocking mineral crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica. Found worldwide in mountainous regions and glacial deposits.
