igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, with a phaneritic texture showing pink, white, and black grains. Composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, with a phaneritic texture showing pink, white, and black grains. 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 construction for countertops, flooring, and monuments due to its high durability.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common plutonic rock in the Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its interlocking mineral crystals visible to the naked eye, commonly found in continental shields worldwide.
