igneous
Granite
Plutonic Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, typically pink, gray, or white with a phaneritic, granular texture. Composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, typically pink, gray, or white with a phaneritic, granular texture. Composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow crystallization of magma below Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, architectural building facades, monuments, and kitchen countertops.
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
Identified by its visible interlocking mineral grains of quartz, feldspar, and dark micas. Found globally in continental shields and intrusive mountain roots.
