igneous
Granite
Phaneritic Felsic Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, typically pink, white, or gray with a phaneritic (coarse-grained) texture and vitreous to dull luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, typically pink, white, or gray with a phaneritic (coarse-grained) texture and vitreous to dull luster.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow crystallization of magma below Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, monument building, countertops, and architectural facing stone.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common plutonic rock in the Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Identified in the field by visible interlocking crystals of quartz, feldspar, and micas; found globally in continental shields.
