igneous
Granite
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, typically pink, gray, or white with a phaneritic (coarse-grained) texture and dull to vitreous luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, typically pink, gray, or white with a phaneritic (coarse-grained) texture and dull to vitreous luster.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow crystallization of magma below Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, monument building, countertops, and architectural facing stone.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally resistant to weathering.
Field identification & locations
Identifiable by its visible interlocking crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica; found globally in major mountain ranges and shields.
