igneous
Granite
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, colors range from pink to gray, dull to sub-vitreous luster, and a phaneritic crystal structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, colors range from pink to gray, dull to sub-vitreous luster, and a phaneritic crystal structure.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling of magma rich in silica and alkali feldspar deep beneath the Earth's crust over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in commercial construction, architectural facades, countertops, and monumental sculpture.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common plutonic rock on Earth and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Identified by visible interlocking quartz, feldspar, and mica crystals; commonly found in continental shields and mountain belts worldwide.
