igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale, composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase. Displays aphanitic to phaneritic texture with pink, white, or gray colors and dull to vitreous luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale, composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase. Displays aphanitic to phaneritic texture with pink, white, or gray colors and dull to vitreous luster.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling and solidification of magma deep beneath the Earth's continental crust over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in commercial construction, kitchen countertops, architectural monuments, and decorative stone paving.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common intrusive rock in Earth's continental crust and is the primary component of many mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified in the field by its visible interlocking mineral grains of quartz, feldspar, and dark micas. Found globally in ancient shield regions.
