igneous
Granite
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale. Colors range from pink to gray with a vitreous to dull luster. Composed primarily of quartz, feldspar, and mica with a phaneritic crystal structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale. Colors range from pink to gray with a vitreous to dull luster. Composed primarily of quartz, feldspar, and mica with a phaneritic crystal structure.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling and solidification of magma deep beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, monument building, countertops, and architectural 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
Identified by its interlocking, visible mineral crystals of quartz and feldspar. Found globally in continental shields and intrusive plutons.
