igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on Mohs scale, typically pinkish to gray in color with a granular texture, vitreous to dull luster, and specific gravity of 2.65-2.75.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on Mohs scale, typically pinkish to gray in color with a granular texture, vitreous to dull luster, and specific gravity of 2.65-2.75.
Formation & geological history
Formed through the slow cooling and crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction for countertops, flooring, monuments, and as a crushed stone aggregate in civil engineering.
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 interlocking visible grains of quartz, feldspar, and mica; found globally in continental shields and intrusive plutons.
