igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectMohs hardness of 6-7, typically pink, white, or gray with a phaneritic texture. Composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase.
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Physical properties
Mohs hardness of 6-7, typically pink, white, or gray with a phaneritic texture. Composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling of silica-rich magma deep beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in commercial construction, monuments, countertops, and architectural facing 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 visible interlocking mineral crystals; found globally in major continental shields and mountain ranges.
