igneous
Granite Pebble
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, mottled pink and grey color, dull to vitreous luster, granularphaneritic crystal structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, mottled pink and grey color, dull to vitreous luster, granularphaneritic crystal structure.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling of magma deep beneath the Earth's crust over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Commonly used in construction, monument building, and landscaping.
Geological facts
Granite is the primary component of Earth's continental crust.
Field identification & locations
Identify by interlocking crystals of quartz, feldspar, and micas; found worldwide in mountainous regions and riverbeds.
