igneous
Granite
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, multicolored (pink, white, grey, black), phaneritic texture with visible mineral crystals, specific gravity around 2.75.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, multicolored (pink, white, grey, black), phaneritic texture with visible mineral crystals, specific gravity around 2.75.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling and solidification of magma deep beneath the Earth's continental crust over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction for dimensional stone, countertops, monuments, and flooring due to its extreme durability.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common plutonic rock on Earth and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Identified by interlocking crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica; found globally in shields and orogenic belts.
