igneous
Granite
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, with a pink, white, or gray speckled color and a vitreous to dull luster. It has a phaneritic crystal structure containing quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, with a pink, white, or gray speckled color and a vitreous to dull luster. It has a phaneritic crystal structure containing quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling and crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in commercial construction, architectural facades, countertops, and monumental stone.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of the Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally resistant to weathering.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified in the field by its distinct interlocking mineral grains and speckled appearance; found globally in continental shields.
