igneous
Granite
Intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale. Colors range from pink to gray with a phaneritic, coarse-grained texture and dull to glassy luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale. Colors range from pink to gray with a phaneritic, coarse-grained texture and dull to glassy luster.
Formation & geological history
Formed through the slow cooling of silica-rich magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction for countertops, flooring, and monuments due to its extreme durability.
Geological facts
Granite forms the core of many major mountain ranges and is the most common plutonic rock on Earth.
Field identification & locations
Identify by visible interlocking quartz, feldspar, and mica crystals. Found globally in continental shields.
