igneous
Granite
Intrusive Igneous Rock
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, typically pink, white, gray, or red with speckled mineral grains, vitreous to dull luster, phaneritic crystal structure, specific gravity around 2.65 to 2.75.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, typically pink, white, gray, or red with speckled mineral grains, vitreous to dull luster, phaneritic crystal structure, specific gravity around 2.65 to 2.75.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling and crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Commonly used in construction, architectural monuments, countertops, paving stones, and landscaping.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of the Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally durable against weathering.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its distinct interlocking visible grains of quartz, feldspar, and mica. Found abundantly in mountain ranges and shields worldwide.
