igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, typically pink, gray, or white with a phaneritic texture. Composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, typically pink, gray, or white with a phaneritic texture. Composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling of silica-rich magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, architectural facades, monuments, countertops, and decorative tiles.
Geological facts
Granite is the primary component of the Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally durable against weathering.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its visible interlocking mineral grains of quartz, feldspar, and dark mica; found abundantly worldwide in major mountain ranges and shields.
