igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale, typically pink, white, or gray with a phaneritic texture. Composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale, typically pink, white, or gray with a phaneritic texture. Composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling of silica-rich magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, architectural monuments, countertops, and decorative stone flooring.
Geological facts
Granite forms the core of many major mountain ranges and is the most common rock type in the Earth's continental crust.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its visible interlocking mineral crystals of quartz, feldspar, and dark biotite mica. Found globally in shields and orogenic belts.
