igneous
Granite
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale with a pink, white, and black speckled color. It exhibits a phaneritic crystal structure and vitreous luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale with a pink, white, and black speckled color. It exhibits a phaneritic crystal structure and vitreous luster.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling of silica-rich magma deep beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction for countertops, floor tiles, and architectural building monuments.
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 interlocking quartz, feldspar, and mica crystals, commonly found in major mountain ranges worldwide.
