igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, pink to grey color with a granular texture, and vitreous to dull luster. Composed primarily of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, pink to grey color with a granular texture, and vitreous to dull luster. Composed primarily of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling and crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, architectural monuments, countertops, and decorative stone flooring.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common intrusive rock in the Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its distinct interlocking mineral crystals of pink feldspar, clear quartz, and dark biotite mica. Commonly found in continental shields and mountain roots worldwide.
