igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale. Colors range from pink to gray with visible quartz, feldspar, and biotite grains. Possesses a dull to vitreous luster and granular structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale. Colors range from pink to gray with visible quartz, feldspar, and biotite grains. Possesses a dull to vitreous luster and granular structure.
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 monuments, countertops, and decorative tiles.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified in the field by its interlocking, coarse-grained crystals of quartz, plagioclase, and potassium feldspar.
