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 with aphanitic to phaneritic texture.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale. Composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase with aphanitic to phaneritic texture.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling of silica-rich magma deep underground, typically over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, architectural facades, monument building, and countertops.
Geological facts
Granite forms the core of many major mountain ranges and is one of the most abundant rocks in Earth's continental crust.
Field identification & locations
Identify by visible interlocking mineral crystals of quartz and pink or white feldspar. Found globally in shield areas.
