igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, typically speckled pink, white, or gray with black minerals, granular phaneritic texture, and vitreous to dull luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, typically speckled pink, white, or gray with black minerals, granular phaneritic texture, and 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 in construction, architectural building facades, countertops, monuments, and decorative stone products.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally resistant to weathering.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its visible interlocking mineral grains of quartz, feldspar, and micas. Found globally in continental shields and mountain ranges.
