igneous
Granite
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, colors ranging from pink to gray, dull to vitreous luster, granular crystal structure, specific gravity around 2.65.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, colors ranging from pink to gray, dull to vitreous luster, granular crystal structure, specific gravity around 2.65.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow crystallization of magma beneath Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, monuments, countertops, and architectural facing.
Geological facts
Granite is a major component of Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally durable against weathering.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its visibly interlocking quartz, feldspar, and mica crystals; found globally in continental shields.
