igneous
Granite
Intrusive Felsic Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, coarse-grained texture, pinkish-gray color, and dull to vitreous luster with interlocking crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, coarse-grained texture, pinkish-gray color, and dull to vitreous luster with interlocking crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling and crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction for dimension stone, countertops, floor tiles, and monumental architecture.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common plutonic rock on Earth and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its distinct interlocking mineral grains and speckling, commonly found in continental shields.
