igneous
Granite
Plutonic felsic igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness 6 on Mohs scale, composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase. Displays phaneritic texture with visible interlocking mineral grains.
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Physical properties
Hardness 6 on Mohs scale, composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase. Displays phaneritic texture with visible interlocking mineral grains.
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 commercial construction, kitchen countertops, monuments, and architectural facings.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common intrusive rock of the Earth's continental crust and provides the foundation for many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its speckled pink, white, or gray appearance with distinct quartz and feldspar crystals. Common worldwide in continental shields.
