igneous
Granite
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale. Colors range from pink to gray with speckled appearance, sub-angular crystal structure, and dull to vitreous luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale. Colors range from pink to gray with speckled appearance, sub-angular crystal structure, and dull to vitreous luster.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling of silica-rich magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, architectural building facades, countertops, and monument making.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of the Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its distinct interlocking mineral grains of quartz, feldspar, and mica. Found globally in continental shields.
