igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale with a phaneritic texture. Composed primarily of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase, showing pink, white, and gray colors.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale with a phaneritic texture. Composed primarily of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase, showing pink, white, and gray colors.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling of silica-rich magma far beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction for dimensional stone, floor tiles, monuments, and countertops.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock in the Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally resistant to weathering.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its visible interlocking crystals of quartz and feldspar; found in continental shields globally.
