igneous
Granite
Intrusive igneous rock primarily composed of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, coarse-grained texture, pink to gray color, and dull to vitreous luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, coarse-grained texture, pink to gray color, and dull to vitreous luster.
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 stone facing.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common plutonic rock in the Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its visible interlocking mineral crystals; found globally in shields and orogenic belts.
