igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale. Colors range from pink to gray with visible interlocking quartz, feldspar, and mica crystals.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale. Colors range from pink to gray with visible interlocking quartz, feldspar, and mica crystals.
Formation & geological history
Formed by the slow cooling of silica-rich magma beneath the Earth's crust over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction for countertops, flooring, and architectural monuments due to its extreme durability.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock in the Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its coarse-grained, phaneritic texture containing prominent quartz and feldspar grains. Found globally in continental shields.
