igneous
Granite
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, composed mainly of quartz, feldspar, and mica with a phaneritic texture. Colors vary from pink to gray with a dull to glassy luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, composed mainly of quartz, feldspar, and mica with a phaneritic texture. Colors vary from pink to gray with a dull to glassy 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 for countertops, flooring, monuments, and exterior cladding.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common intrusive rock on Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Identified in the field by its visible interlocking mineral crystals; commonly found in continental shields and orogenic belts.
