igneous
Granite Pebble
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on Mohs scale, mottled gray and pink coloration, dull to vitreous luster, granular phaneritic crystal structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on Mohs scale, mottled gray and pink coloration, dull to vitreous luster, granular phaneritic crystal structure.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Used in construction, architectural facings, monuments, and landscaping gravel.
Geological facts
Granite makes up a major portion of Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally resistant to weathering.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified in the field by visible interlocking crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica; found worldwide in mountainous regions.
