igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale, composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase. Features a phaneritic texture with visible interlocking mineral crystals and a dull to vitreous luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale, composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase. Features a phaneritic texture with visible interlocking mineral crystals and a dull to vitreous luster.
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 monuments, countertops, and decorative stone flooring.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of the Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally resistant to weathering.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its speckled pink, white, and black crystalline appearance; found globally in continental shields and mountain roots.
