igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, typically pink, white, or gray with a phaneritic texture. Composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, typically pink, white, or gray with a phaneritic texture. Composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase.
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, monument building, countertops, and decorative facing stone.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common igneous rock in the Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified in the field by its visible interlocking mineral crystals of quartz and feldspar; found globally in continental shields.
