igneous
Granite
Intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, phaneritic texture with pink and grey crystals, vitreous luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, phaneritic texture with pink and grey crystals, vitreous luster.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling of silica-rich magma deep underground, typically over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, monument building, and kitchen countertops due to durability.
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 interlocking quartz, feldspar, and mica crystals, found worldwide in continental shields.
