igneous
Granite
Phaneritic felsic igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, with pink, white, gray, and black mottled colors. It has a dull to sub-vitreous luster and a granular crystalline structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, with pink, white, gray, and black mottled colors. It has a dull to sub-vitreous luster and a granular crystalline structure.
Formation & geological history
Formed by the slow cooling and crystallization of 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 is the most common intrusive igneous rock in the Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally durable against weathering.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its distinct interlocking visible mineral grains of quartz, alkali feldspar, and biotite mica. Common globally in continental shields.
