igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, pink to gray color, vitrified to dull luster, phaneritic crystal structure with visible quartz and feldspar grains.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, pink to gray color, vitrified to dull luster, phaneritic crystal structure with visible quartz and feldspar grains.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling and crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's crust over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in commercial construction, kitchen countertops, monuments, and landscaping.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of the Earth's continental crust and is frequently found in major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its interlocking mineral crystals of quartz, feldspar, and dark micas; common globally in cratons and shield areas.
