igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, characterized by a phaneritic texture with visible pink potassium feldspar, white plagioclase, quartz, and dark biotite or amphibole grains.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, characterized by a phaneritic texture with visible pink potassium feldspar, white plagioclase, quartz, and dark biotite or amphibole grains.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling of silica-rich magma beneath the Earth's crust over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in architectural construction, countertops, monuments, and crushed stone for road bases.
Geological facts
Granite forms the primary framework of Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally durable against weathering.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its speckled pink, white, and black crystalline appearance; found globally in continental shields and mountain cores.
