igneous
Granite Pebble
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on the Mohs scale, typically composed of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase. Displays a phaneritic texture with visible interlocking mineral grains.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on the Mohs scale, typically composed of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase. Displays a phaneritic texture with visible interlocking mineral grains.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling and crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Commonly used in construction, monument building, countertops, and as crushed aggregate in civil engineering.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of the Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally resistant to weathering.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified in the field by its speckled pink, white, gray, and black crystalline appearance; found worldwide in continental shields.
