igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, pink to gray coloration with speckled texture, vitreous luster, and phaneritic crystal structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, pink to gray coloration with speckled texture, vitreous luster, and phaneritic crystal structure.
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, architectural monuments, countertops, and decorative aggregate.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of the Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its distinct interlocking mineral grains of quartz, feldspar, and biotite mica; found globally in continental shields.
