igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on Mohs scale, pink to gray color, dull to vitreous luster, phaneritic crystal structure with visible interlocking mineral grains.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on Mohs scale, pink to gray color, dull to vitreous luster, phaneritic crystal structure with visible interlocking mineral grains.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction for countertops, flooring, monuments, and exterior building cladding.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of the Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Identify in the field by interlocking quartz, feldspar, and mica crystals. Common globally in continental shields.
