igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, phaneritic texture, and composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, phaneritic texture, and composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow crystallization of magma below Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in building construction, countertops, monuments, and decorative stone facing.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock in Earth's continental crust and forms the basement of many mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its visibly interlocked mineral crystals of pink, white, gray, or black hues; found globally in shields and orogenic belts.
