igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, coarse-grained texture, and composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase with a vitreous to dull luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, coarse-grained texture, and composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase with a vitreous to dull luster.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow crystallization of magma deep beneath the Earth's crust over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in commercial construction, monuments, countertops, and decorative stone tiles.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally durable against weathering.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its speckled pink, white, gray, and black interlocking mineral crystals; found globally in continental shields.
