igneous
Granite
Phaneritic Felsic Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, granular texture, typically pink, white, or gray with dark speckles, and vitreous to dull luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, granular texture, typically pink, white, or gray with dark speckles, and vitreous to dull luster.
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, architectural building facades, countertops, and monuments due to its extreme durability.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common plutonic rock in the Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its visible interlocking crystals of quartz, feldspar, and micas; found globally in continental shields.
