igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on Mohs scale, typically pink, white, or gray with speckled mineral grains, dull to sub-vitreous luster, and interlocking crystal structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on Mohs scale, typically pink, white, or gray with speckled mineral grains, dull to sub-vitreous luster, and interlocking crystal structure.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling of silica-rich magma deep beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction for countertops, flooring, monuments, and as crushed stone for building foundations.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common plutonic rock in the Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its visible interlocking crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica; commonly found in continental shields globally.
