igneous
Granite
Intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, coarse-grained texture, and mottled pink, white, and gray colors with visible quartz and feldspar crystals.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, coarse-grained texture, and mottled pink, white, and gray colors with visible quartz and feldspar crystals.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, architectural building facades, kitchen countertops, and monumental stone.
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
Identify by interlocking quartz, feldspar, and mica grains; commonly found in continental shields and intrusive mountain roots.
