igneous
Granite
Intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on Mohs scale, typically pink, white, or gray with visible interlocking mineral grains. Features a granular, phaneritic crystal structure with quartz, feldspar, and mica.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on Mohs scale, typically pink, white, or gray with visible interlocking mineral grains. Features a granular, phaneritic crystal structure with quartz, feldspar, and mica.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years. It is a fundamental component of the continental crust.
Uses & applications
Widely used in commercial construction, monuments, countertops, and decorative stone flooring.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common plutonic rock on Earth and is uniquely found on the planet Earth within our solar system.
Field identification & locations
Identify in the field by its distinct speckled appearance and hard, interlocking quartz and feldspar crystals. Commonly found in major mountain ranges and continental shields.
