igneous
Granite
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, coarse-grained texture, typically pink, gray, or white with visible mineral crystals, and a dull to glassy luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, coarse-grained texture, typically pink, gray, or white with visible mineral crystals, and a dull to glassy 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 construction for dimensional stone, floor tiles, countertops, and monumental architecture.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of the Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its interlocking quartz, feldspar, and mica crystals, and is globally distributed in continental shields.
