igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, colors range from pink to gray, dull to vitreous luster, phaneritic crystal texture with visible mineral grains.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, colors range from pink to gray, dull to vitreous luster, phaneritic crystal texture with visible mineral grains.
Formation & geological history
Formed by the slow crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction for countertops, flooring, and monuments due to its extreme durability.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of the Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Identify by the interlocked crystals of quartz, feldspar, and dark biotite mica; found globally in continental shields.
