igneous
Granite
Phaneritic felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale; pink, white, gray, or black coloration with a phaneritic, coarse-grained texture; vitreous to dull luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale; pink, white, gray, or black coloration with a phaneritic, coarse-grained texture; vitreous to dull luster.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years, commonly found in continental crusts.
Uses & applications
Extensively used in construction, monument building, countertops, and architectural facing stone.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common plutonic rock on Earth and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified in the field by its interlocking visible crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica.
