igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, typically speckled pink, white, or gray with a dull to sub-vitreous luster and phaneritic crystal structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, typically speckled pink, white, or gray with a dull to sub-vitreous luster and phaneritic crystal 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 construction, architectural building facades, countertops, and monument making.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of the Earth's continental crust and is frequently found in major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its visible interlocking mineral grains of quartz, feldspar, and mica; found worldwide in continental shields.
