igneous
Granite
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale. Composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale. Composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, architectural buildings, countertops, and monuments.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its phaneritic, speckled texture with visible interlocking mineral crystals. Found globally in continental shields.
