igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale. Colors range from pink to gray with a phaneritic, coarse-grained texture and vitreous luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale. Colors range from pink to gray with a phaneritic, coarse-grained texture and vitreous luster.
Formation & geological history
Formed by the slow cooling and crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in commercial construction, countertops, monuments, and architectural facings 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 interlocking visible mineral grains of quartz, feldspar, and mica. Found globally in continental shields.
