igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, pink to gray color, vitreous to dull luster, phaneritic crystal structure, and a specific gravity of 2.65 to 2.75.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, pink to gray color, vitreous to dull luster, phaneritic crystal structure, and a specific gravity of 2.65 to 2.75.
Formation & geological history
Formed through the slow crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, architectural facades, countertops, and monumental sculpture.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common plutonic rock of Earth's crust and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its interlocking visible crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica. Commonly found in continental shields and mountain belts worldwide.
