igneous
Granite
Intrusive igneous rock composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on the Mohs scale, colors range from pink to gray, phaneritic texture with visible mineral crystals, specific gravity around 2.65-2.75.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on the Mohs scale, colors range from pink to gray, phaneritic texture with visible mineral crystals, specific gravity around 2.65-2.75.
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, architectural monuments, countertops, and decorative stone.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of the Earth's continental crust and is frequently found in major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its speckled pink, white, and black interlocking crystal grains; found globally in shields and orogenic belts.
