igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on Mohs scale; colors range from pink to gray; phaneritic, coarse-grained crystal structure with visible quartz, feldspar, and mica.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on Mohs scale; colors range from pink to gray; phaneritic, coarse-grained crystal structure with visible quartz, feldspar, and mica.
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 for dimension stone, countertops, monuments, and architectural facings.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Identify by interlocking crystals of quartz, pink or white feldspar, and dark biotite mica; found globally in shields and orogenic belts.
