Granite

Hardness of 6-7 on the Mohs scale, speckled appearance with orange/pink (feldspar), grey/white (quartz), and black (mica/hornblende) crystals, crystalline structure.

Formed from the slow crystallization of magma below Earth's surface.

Commonly used in construction, monuments, and countertops. Tumbled stones are used for decoration and collecting.

Granite is the most common intrusive rock in Earth's continental crust.

Identified by its visible crystalline structure and characteristic speckled color pattern containing quartz, feldspar, and a dark mineral. Commonly found worldwide. Tumbled stones like this are popular among beginner collectors.