igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale. Colors range from pink to gray with visible interlocking quartz, feldspar, and mica crystals. Dull to subvitreous luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale. Colors range from pink to gray with visible interlocking quartz, feldspar, and mica crystals. Dull to subvitreous luster.
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, monument building, countertops, and architectural facing stone.
Geological facts
Granite forms the baseline continental crust of the Earth and is exceptionally resistant to weathering.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its coarse-grained, phaneritic texture with distinctly visible mineral grains. Found globally in continental shields and mountain ranges.
