igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, typically pink, white, or gray with a phaneritic texture. Composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, typically pink, white, or gray with a phaneritic texture. Composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase.
Formation & geological history
Formed by the slow cooling of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, monument building, countertops, and architectural facing.
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 visible interlocking mineral crystals of quartz and feldspar; found globally in major mountain ranges and shields.
