igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, typically gray, pink, 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 gray, pink, 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, monument making, countertops, and architectural facing.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common igneous rock in the Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally resistant to weathering.
Field identification & locations
Identified by visible interlocking mineral crystals of quartz and feldspar; found globally in continental shields and mountain roots.
