igneous
Granite
Plutonic Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, predominantly pink to gray color with interlocking crystalline grains, vitreous to dull luster, and no distinct cleavage.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, predominantly pink to gray color with interlocking crystalline grains, vitreous to dull luster, and no distinct cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling and crystallization of silica-rich magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction for countertops, flooring, monuments, and as architectural dimension stone.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common intrusive rock on Earth and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its visible interlocking crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica; found worldwide in continental shields and intrusive plutons.
