igneous
Granite
Intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness 6 on Mohs scale; pink, white, grey, or black; dull to vitreous luster; interlocking crystal structure of quartz, feldspar, and mica.
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Physical properties
Hardness 6 on Mohs scale; pink, white, grey, or black; dull to vitreous luster; interlocking crystal structure of quartz, feldspar, and mica.
Formation & geological history
Forms from the slow cooling of silica-rich magma deep underground, typically over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, monuments, countertops, and decorative stone.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of Earth's continental crust and is extremely durable against weathering.
Field identification & locations
Identify by visible interlocking mineral grains of clear quartz, pink or white feldspar, and dark biotite mica; found globally in shields and mountain cores.
