igneous
Granite
Plutonic felsic igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, typically pink, white, or gray with speckled minerals, granular phaneritic texture, and vitreous to dull luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, typically pink, white, or gray with speckled minerals, granular phaneritic texture, and vitreous to dull luster.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling and crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction for countertops, architectural facing, monuments, and crushed stone for roadways.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common intrusive rock on Earth and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by visible interlocking crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica. Found abundantly in continental shields worldwide.
