igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale. Composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase with granular phaneritic texture.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale. Composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase with granular phaneritic texture.
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, monuments, flooring, and kitchen countertops due to its durability.
Geological facts
Granite forms the core of many major mountain ranges and is the most common plutonic rock on Earth.
Field identification & locations
Identify by visible interlocking mineral crystals of quartz, feldspar, and dark micas. Found globally in continental shields.
