igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on Mohs scale, variable coloration (pink, white, grey), vitreous to dull luster, phaneritic crystalline structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on Mohs scale, variable coloration (pink, white, grey), vitreous to dull luster, phaneritic crystalline 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 commercial construction, kitchen countertops, monuments, and as a decorative stone.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of the Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Identify by visible interlocking mineral crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica; found globally in continental shields.
