igneous
Granite
Intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale; composed of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase; colors range from pink to gray with a phaneritic crystal structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale; composed of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase; colors range from pink to gray with a phaneritic crystal structure.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling of silica-rich magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Commonly used in construction, countertops, monuments, and architectural facings.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified in the field by its interlocking, visible mineral crystals; found globally in continental shields and intrusive plutons.
