igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on Mohs scale, mottled gray and white color with dark mineral flecks, dull to vitreous luster, phaneritic crystal structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on Mohs scale, mottled gray and white color with dark mineral flecks, dull to vitreous luster, phaneritic crystal structure.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, monuments, countertops, and architectural facing.
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 visible interlocking mineral crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica. Found globally in shields and orogenic belts.
