igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, with a phaneritic, interlocking crystal texture. Colors range from white and pink to gray, depending on the feldspar and quartz content.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, with a phaneritic, interlocking crystal texture. Colors range from white and pink to gray, depending on the feldspar and quartz content.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, architectural building facades, countertops, and monumental stone.
Geological facts
Granite makes up a major part of the Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally durable against weathering.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its distinct salt-and-pepper appearance with visible quartz, feldspar, and biotite grains. Found globally in continental shields and mountain ranges.
