igneous
Granite Pebble
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, granular texture, mottled gray and white color, dull to vitreous luster, composed mainly of quartz, feldspar, and mica.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, granular texture, mottled gray and white color, dull to vitreous luster, composed mainly of quartz, feldspar, and mica.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow crystallization of magma beneath Earth's surface over millions of years, then smoothed by water action.
Uses & applications
Used in landscaping, decorative stone, and educational geology collections.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common intrusive rock on Earth and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its speckled, interlocking mineral grains and high durability; found worldwide in riverbeds and glacial deposits.
