igneous
Granite
Phaneritic felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale. Composed of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase with aphanitic to phaneritic granular texture.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale. Composed of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase with aphanitic to phaneritic granular texture.
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 facades, countertops, and monumental stone.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally durable against weathering.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its interlocking visible mineral grains of quartz, pink or white feldspar, and dark biotite mica.
