igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, pink to grey color with speckled appearance, vitreous to dull luster, phaneritic crystal structure, specific gravity around 2.65.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, pink to grey color with speckled appearance, vitreous to dull luster, phaneritic crystal structure, specific gravity around 2.65.
Formation & geological history
Formed through the slow cooling and crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's crust over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction for countertops, flooring, curbing, and monuments due to its durability.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common intrusive rock on Earth's continents and forms the basement rock of many continental shields.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its interlocking visible crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica; found worldwide in mountainous regions.
