igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, salt-and-pepper coloration from quartz and feldspar, phaneritic crystal structure, and specific gravity around 2.75.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, salt-and-pepper coloration from quartz and feldspar, phaneritic crystal structure, and specific gravity around 2.75.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in dimensional stone, kitchen countertops, architectural construction, and monuments.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of the Earth's continental crust and is frequently found in major mountain ranges worldwide.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its visible interlocking mineral grains of quartz, feldspar, and biotite mica. Common in glacial till and river gravels.
