igneous
Granite
Phaneritic felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, with a pink, white, or gray color and a crystalline, granular luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, with a pink, white, or gray color and a crystalline, granular luster.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling of silica-rich magma deep beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in commercial construction, kitchen countertops, monuments, and as crushed stone for roadbeds.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common intrusive rock in the Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Identify in the field by its visible interlocking crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica; found worldwide in shield areas.
