igneous
Granite
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale, colors ranging from pink to gray, phaneritic texture with visible quartz and feldspar crystals, vitreous to dull luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale, colors ranging from pink to gray, phaneritic texture with visible quartz and feldspar crystals, vitreous to dull luster.
Formation & geological history
Formed by the slow crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, monuments, countertops, and architectural facing stone.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of the Earth's continental crust and is frequently found in major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Identify by interlocking crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica; commonly found in cratons and exposed shield areas.
