igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale, pink to grey color with visible interlocking mineral grains, dull to sub-vitreous luster, phaneritic texture.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale, pink to grey color with visible interlocking mineral grains, dull to sub-vitreous luster, phaneritic texture.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling and solidification 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 stone products.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common plutonic rock in the Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its speckled pink, white, and black crystalline matrix containing quartz, feldspar, and biotite micas.
