igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, coarse-grained texture, and pinkish-gray color with visible quartz, feldspar, and biotite grains. Luster is vitreous to dull.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, coarse-grained texture, and pinkish-gray color with visible quartz, feldspar, and biotite grains. Luster is vitreous to dull.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling of silica-rich magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction for countertops, flooring, curbing, and monuments due to its extreme durability.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock type in Earth's continental crust and makes up the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its interlocking, speckled crystal matrix of pink feldspar, clear quartz, and dark mica. Found globally in continental shields.
