igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, predominantly gray, pink, or white with visible interlocking mineral grains. Dull to vitreous luster with a massive, crystalline structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, predominantly gray, pink, or white with visible interlocking mineral grains. Dull to vitreous luster with a massive, crystalline structure.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in commercial construction, architectural facades, countertops, and monument making.
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 speckled appearance containing quartz, feldspar, and mica. Found globally in shields and tectonic plate boundaries.
