igneous
Granite
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale, composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase. Color varies from pink to gray with a phaneritic, coarse-grained crystal structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale, composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase. Color varies from pink to gray with a phaneritic, coarse-grained crystal structure.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow crystallization of magma far beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction for countertops, flooring, curbing, and monuments due to its durability.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock in the Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its visible interlocking mineral crystals and high durability; found worldwide in continental shields.
