igneous
Granite
Phaneritic felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, mottled pink and gray color, vitreous luster, granular phaneritic crystal structure, and a specific gravity around 2.65.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, mottled pink and gray color, vitreous luster, granular phaneritic crystal structure, and a specific gravity around 2.65.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling of silica-rich magma deep underground, typically over millions of years within continental crust.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction for countertops, flooring, monuments, and architectural facings due to its high durability.
Geological facts
Granite makes up a major component of the Earth's continental crust and is rarely found on any other planet in the solar system.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified in the field by its interlocking visible grains of quartz, feldspar, and dark minerals like biotite.
