igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, typically pink, white, or gray with speckled minerals, granular and phaneritic texture, specific gravity of 2.65 to 2.75.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, typically pink, white, or gray with speckled minerals, granular and phaneritic texture, specific gravity of 2.65 to 2.75.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow crystallization of magma below Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, countertops, monuments, and architectural facings.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally durable against weathering.
Field identification & locations
Identified by visible interlocking crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica; found globally in major mountain ranges and continental shields.
