igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale. Colors include pink, white, gray, and black. Composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale. Colors include pink, white, gray, and black. Composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow crystallization of magma beneath Earth's surface over millions of years. Common in continental crust.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, countertops, monuments, and architectural facings due to its durability.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock in the Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its visibly speckled, interlocking crystal grains of quartz and feldspar. Found globally in shields and tectonic plate boundaries.
