igneous
Granite
Phaneritic felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, speckled pink/white and black color, dull to vitreous luster, interlocking crystalline structure, specific gravity around 2.75.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, speckled pink/white and black color, dull to vitreous luster, interlocking crystalline structure, specific gravity around 2.75.
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, monuments, and decorative stone.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common intrusive rock on Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its distinct salt-and-pepper or pink speckled appearance with visible interlocking mineral crystals; found globally in continental shields.
