igneous
Granite Pebble
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, mottled pink and grey coloration, phaneritic crystal texture, and sub-angular to rounded shape due to weathering.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, mottled pink and grey coloration, phaneritic crystal texture, and sub-angular to rounded shape due to weathering.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling of magma deep beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Commonly used in construction, monument building, countertops, and as crushed aggregate for roadways.
Geological facts
Granite forms the vast majority of Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally resistant to weathering.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its distinct interlocking mineral grains of quartz, feldspar, and mica; found worldwide in continental mountain ranges and riverbeds.
