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, typically with a phaneritic (coarse-grained) texture and pinkish-gray color.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale. Composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase, typically with a phaneritic (coarse-grained) texture and pinkish-gray color.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow crystallization of magma below Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, architectural building facades, countertops, and monumental stone.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally durable against weathering.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its interlocking visible mineral grains of quartz, pink or white feldspar, and dark biotite mica. Found globally in continental shields and mountain cores.
