igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, varying colors including gray, pink, and white, phaneritic crystal structure with visible mineral grains, and high specific gravity around 2.75.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, varying colors including gray, pink, and white, phaneritic crystal structure with visible mineral grains, and high specific gravity around 2.75.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling of silica-rich magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction for countertops, flooring, monuments, and as crushed stone for paving.
Geological facts
Granite makes up a major portion of the Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally resistant to weathering.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its interlocking quartz, feldspar, and mica crystals. Found globally in major mountain ranges and continental shields.
