igneous
Granite
Intrusive Igneous Rock
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, colors vary from pink to gray depending on feldspar content, dull to vitreous luster, phaneritic (coarse-grained) crystal structure, specific gravity around 2.65 to 2.75.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, colors vary from pink to gray depending on feldspar content, dull to vitreous luster, phaneritic (coarse-grained) crystal structure, specific gravity around 2.65 to 2.75.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling and solidification of magma below the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, countertops, monuments, and curbing due to its high durability.
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
Easily identified by its visible interlocking grains of quartz, feldspar, and mica. Found globally in shields and tectonic plate boundaries.
