igneous
Granite
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on the Mohs scale, with a phaneritic (coarse-grained) texture showing pink, white, and grey mineral grains. Exhibits a vitreous to dull luster and massive crystal structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on the Mohs scale, with a phaneritic (coarse-grained) texture showing pink, white, and grey mineral grains. Exhibits a vitreous to dull luster and massive crystal structure.
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, architectural facings, monuments, and countertops.
Geological facts
Granite makes up a major part of Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally resistant to weathering.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its speckled pink and grey interlocking quartz and feldspar crystals. Common worldwide in continental shields.
