igneous
Granite
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on Mohs scale, mottled white, gray, and black colors, dull to vitreous luster, phaneritic crystal structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on Mohs scale, mottled white, gray, and black colors, dull to vitreous luster, phaneritic crystal structure.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling of silica-rich magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction for countertops, flooring, monuments, and architectural facings.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common intrusive rock on Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its distinct interlocking visible mineral grains of quartz, feldspar, and mica. Found globally in continental shields.
