igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, granular phaneritic texture, pink/white to gray color, and dull to vitreous luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, granular phaneritic texture, pink/white to gray color, and dull to vitreous luster.
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 facings, monuments, countertops, and decorative aggregate.
Geological facts
Granite is the primary component of Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally durable against weathering.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its visibly interlocked crystals of quartz, feldspar, and dark micas; found globally in mountain cores and shields.
