igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, coarse-grained texture, typically pink, white, or gray with a vitreous to dull luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, coarse-grained texture, typically pink, white, or gray with a vitreous to dull luster.
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, monument building, countertops, and architectural facing.
Geological facts
It is the most common rock type in Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its visible interlocking crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica; found globally in shields and orogenic belts.
