igneous
Granite
Intrusive Felsic Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale. Colors range from pink to gray with speckled appearance. Vitreous to dull luster with phaneritic crystal structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale. Colors range from pink to gray with speckled appearance. Vitreous to dull luster with phaneritic crystal structure.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow crystallization of magma beneath Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, monuments, countertops, and architectural facing stone.
Geological facts
Granite forms the core of many major mountain ranges and is one of the most abundant rocks in Earth's continental crust.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its visible interlocking crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica. Found worldwide in ancient shields and mountain roots.
