igneous
Granite
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale. Composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase with aphanitic to phaneritic texture. Displays pink, white, or gray colors with a dull to vitreous luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale. Composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase with aphanitic to phaneritic texture. Displays pink, white, or gray colors with a dull to vitreous luster.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years, typically in continental crust.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, architectural monuments, countertops, and decorative flooring.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock type in the Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally durable against weathering.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by visible interlocking mineral crystals of quartz and feldspar. Found globally in major mountain ranges and shields.
