igneous
Granite
Phaneritic felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on the Mohs scale, typically gray, pink, or white with a speckled appearance due to interlocking mineral crystals. It has a dull to glassy luster and massive, granular structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on the Mohs scale, typically gray, pink, or white with a speckled appearance due to interlocking mineral crystals. It has a dull to glassy luster and massive, granular structure.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow crystallization of magma deep beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, architectural building facades, countertops, and monumental 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
Easily identified by its visibly crystalline texture containing quartz, feldspar, and mica. Found globally in major shields and orogenic belts.
