igneous
Granite
Intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale, grayish or pinkish color, vitreous to dull luster, phaneritic crystal structure with visible interlocking grains of quartz, feldspar, and mica.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale, grayish or pinkish color, vitreous to dull luster, phaneritic crystal structure with visible interlocking grains of quartz, feldspar, and mica.
Formation & geological history
Formed by the slow cooling and crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in commercial construction, monuments, countertops, and architectural facing.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of the Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its coarse-grained, speckled appearance containing prominent quartz and feldspar crystals. Found globally in continental shields.
