igneous
Granite
Plutonic Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, colors ranging from pink to gray, vitreous to dull luster, and phaneritic coarse-grained crystal structure with visible quartz and feldspar.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, colors ranging from pink to gray, vitreous to dull luster, and phaneritic coarse-grained crystal structure with visible quartz and feldspar.
Formation & geological history
Formed through the slow cooling and solidification of magma deep beneath the Earth's continental crust over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in commercial construction as dimension stone, countertops, and architectural facing, as well as crushed stone for roadways.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common intrusive rock on Earth and forms the major framework of many continental mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identifiable in the field by interlocking crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica. Found globally in shields and orogenic belts.
