igneous
Granite Pebble
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectMohs hardness of 6 to 7; varies in color from pink to gray; dull to vitreous luster; coarse-grainedphaneritic crystal structure.
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Physical properties
Mohs hardness of 6 to 7; varies in color from pink to gray; dull to vitreous luster; coarse-grainedphaneritic crystal structure.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling of magma beneath the Earth's crust over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Used in construction, monuments, countertops, and landscaping.
Geological facts
Granite is the primary component of Earth's continental crust.
Field identification & locations
Identified by visible interlocking quartz, feldspar, and mica crystals; found globally in mountainous regions and riverbeds.
