igneous
Granite
Phaneritic Felsic Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on Mohs scale. Varies in color from pink to gray with a phaneritic, coarse-grained texture and dull to vitreous luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on Mohs scale. Varies in color from pink to gray with a phaneritic, coarse-grained texture and dull to vitreous luster.
Formation & geological history
Formed from 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 monumental stone.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common plutonic rock on Earth and forms the foundation of many continental landmasses.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its visible interlocking grains of quartz, feldspar, and dark micas. Found globally in major continental shields.
