igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale with a phaneritic texture. Colors typically range from pink and white to gray, featuring visible quartz, feldspar, and mica crystals.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale with a phaneritic texture. Colors typically range from pink and white to gray, featuring visible quartz, feldspar, and mica crystals.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling and crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction for countertops, flooring, monuments, and architectural facings.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its interlocking, coarse-grained mineral crystals. Found globally in continental shields and intrusive mountain roots.
