igneous
Granite
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on Mohs scale, speckled pink, white, and black colors, dull to sub-crystalline luster, granular phaneritic structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on Mohs scale, speckled pink, white, and black colors, dull to sub-crystalline luster, granular phaneritic structure.
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, monuments, countertops, and decorative aggregate.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally durable against weathering.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its visible interlocking crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica. Found globally in major mountain ranges and continental shields.
