igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, colors ranging from pink to gray, dull to sub-crystalline luster, phaneritic texture with visible quartz, feldspar, and mica crystals.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, colors ranging from pink to gray, dull to sub-crystalline luster, phaneritic texture with visible quartz, feldspar, and mica crystals.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling and solidification of magma rich in silica and alkali metal oxides beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in commercial construction, kitchen countertops, monuments, and landscaping due to its extreme durability.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common plutonic rock on Earth's crust and forms the foundation of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its interlocking mineral grains of quartz, pink or white feldspar, and dark biotite mica; commonly found in continental shields.
