igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on Mohs scale, colors ranging from pink to gray, vitreous to dull luster, coarse-grained phaneritic crystal structure, poor cleavage, specific gravity of 2.65 to 2.75.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on Mohs scale, colors ranging from pink to gray, vitreous to dull luster, coarse-grained phaneritic crystal structure, poor cleavage, specific gravity of 2.65 to 2.75.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow crystallization of magma deep beneath the Earth's crust, typically billions to millions of years old.
Uses & applications
Widely used in commercial construction, architectural facades, monuments, countertops, and decorative aggregate.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common igneous rock in the Earth's continental crust and is the primary component of major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its interlocking visible crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica. Found globally in shield areas and mountain belts.
