igneous
Granite
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on the Mohs scale, with a coarse-grained phaneritic texture. Colors range from pink to gray depending on the feldspar and quartz content.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on the Mohs scale, with a coarse-grained phaneritic texture. Colors range from pink to gray depending on the feldspar and quartz content.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, architectural building facades, monuments, and countertop surfaces due to its durability.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of the Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its interlocking visible crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica. Found globally in ancient shields and mountain roots.
