igneous
Granite
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, typically pink, gray, or white with a phaneritic luster, and composed mainly of quartz, feldspar, and mica.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, typically pink, gray, or white with a phaneritic luster, and composed mainly of quartz, feldspar, and mica.
Formation & geological history
Formed through the slow cooling and solidification of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction for countertops, flooring, monuments, and architectural facings.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock type in the Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its visible, interlocking crystal grains of quartz and feldspar; commonly found in continental shield areas.
