igneous
Granite
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, composed of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase. Features a phaneritic texture with pink, white, and gray interlocking mineral crystals.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, composed of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase. Features a phaneritic texture with pink, white, and gray interlocking mineral crystals.
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 for countertops, flooring, monuments, and as architectural dimension stone.
Geological facts
Granite makes up a major portion of the Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally durable against weathering.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its speckled, coarse-grained appearance containing visible shiny quartz and feldspar grains. Found globally in major mountain ranges and continental shields.
