igneous
Granite
Granite
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness 6-7, phaneritic texture, composed mostly of quartz, feldspar, and mica.
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Physical properties
Hardness 6-7, phaneritic texture, composed mostly of quartz, feldspar, and mica.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow crystallization of magma below Earth's surface.
Uses & applications
Used in construction, countertops, monuments, and as aggregate.
Geological facts
Granite makes up a significant portion of the Earth's continental crust.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its visible crystals of quartz, feldspar, and darker minerals like mica or hornblende.
