igneous
Granite Pebble
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, varied colors including gray, white, and pink with dark mineral specks, dull to sub-vitreous luster, phaneritic crystal structure visible to the naked eye.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, varied colors including gray, white, and pink with dark mineral specks, dull to sub-vitreous luster, phaneritic crystal structure visible to the naked eye.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling and solidification of magma below the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Used in construction, as dimension stone for buildings, monuments, paving, and decorative landscaping.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common intrusive igneous rock on Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its speckled, coarse-grained texture containing quartz, feldspar, and mica. Found globally in mountainous regions and riverbeds.
