igneous
Granite
Intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness 6 on Mohs scale, colors range from pink to gray, vitreous to dull luster, phaneritic crystal structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness 6 on Mohs scale, colors range from pink to gray, vitreous to dull luster, phaneritic crystal structure.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow crystallization of magma beneath Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, architectural facades, countertops, and monumental stone.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its distinct interlocking mineral grains of quartz, feldspar, and mica.
