igneous
Granite Pebble
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale, mottled pink and grey color, vitreous luster, phaneritic crystal structure, specific gravity around 2.75.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale, mottled pink and grey color, vitreous luster, phaneritic crystal structure, specific gravity around 2.75.
Formation & geological history
Formed by the slow cooling of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Commonly used in construction, monument building, and landscaping gravel.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock type in the Earth's continental crust and is frequently found embedded in shoe treads.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by visible interlocking quartz, feldspar, and mica crystals. Found worldwide in mountainous regions and glacial deposits.
