igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale, composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase. Displays a phaneritic (coarse-grained) texture with pink, white, or gray colors and a vitreous to dull luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale, composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase. Displays a phaneritic (coarse-grained) texture with pink, white, or gray colors and a vitreous to dull luster.
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 dimensional stone, countertops, floor tiles, and monumental architecture.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common intrusive rock in the Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Identify by visible interlocking mineral crystals of quartz and feldspar; found globally in continental shields and intrusive mountain roots.
