igneous
Granite
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectMohs hardness of 6 to 7, composed mainly of quartz, feldspar, and mica. Exhibits a phaneritic, coarse-grained crystal structure with pink, white, gray, or black speckling.
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Physical properties
Mohs hardness of 6 to 7, composed mainly of quartz, feldspar, and mica. Exhibits a phaneritic, coarse-grained crystal structure with pink, white, gray, or black speckling.
Formation & geological history
Formed through the slow crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, architectural monuments, countertops, and decorative stone flooring.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of the Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally durable against weathering.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its visible interlocking crystals of quartz and feldspar; commonly found in major mountain ranges and continental shields.
