igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale. Colors range from pink to gray with a phaneritic, coarse-grained crystalline texture.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale. Colors range from pink to gray with a phaneritic, coarse-grained crystalline texture.
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 facades, countertops, and monumental sculpture.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of Earth's continental crust and provides the foundation for many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its visible interlocking crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica. Found globally in shield areas and mountain cores.
