igneous
Granite with Mineral Vein
Plutonic Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness 6-7 on Mohs scale, multicolored with grey, pink, and rusty brown, dull to vitreous luster, phaneritic crystal structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness 6-7 on Mohs scale, multicolored with grey, pink, and rusty brown, dull to vitreous luster, phaneritic crystal structure.
Formation & geological history
Formed through the slow cooling of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Used in building construction, monuments, countertops, and as crushed stone for landscaping.
Geological facts
Granite is the chief component of continental crusts and often hosts hydrothermal veins containing metallic ores.
Field identification & locations
Identify by visible interlocking mineral crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica; widely distributed globally in shield areas.
