igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale. Colors range from pink to gray with a speckled appearance due to interlocking crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica with a vitreous to dull luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale. Colors range from pink to gray with a speckled appearance due to interlocking crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica with a vitreous to dull luster.
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, monument building, countertops, and architectural facing 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
Easily identified by its visible, interlocking mineral grains of quartz, pink or white feldspar, and dark biotite mica. Found worldwide in continental shields.
