igneous
Granite
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale with a phaneritic, coarse-grained texture. Composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase with a vitreous to dull luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale with a phaneritic, coarse-grained texture. Composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase with a vitreous to dull luster.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling and crystallization of silica-rich magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used as a dimensional stone in construction, countertops, monuments, and architectural paving.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of the Earth's continental crust and provides the geological foundation for many mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its interlocking mineral crystals visible to the naked eye, commonly found in continental shields and intrusive plutons worldwide.
