igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, granular texture, pink to gray color, and composed primarily of quartz, feldspar, and mica with a vitreous to dull luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, granular texture, pink to gray color, and composed primarily of quartz, feldspar, and mica with a vitreous to dull luster.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling of silica-rich magma far beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, architectural monuments, countertops, and decorative stone facing.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common continental intrusive rock and serves as the primary component of Earth's continental crust.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its visible interlocked mineral crystals of quartz and feldspar; found globally in major mountain belts and shields.
