igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale; light-colored with pink, white, or gray tones speckled with dark minerals; coarse-grained phaneritic texture; specific gravity of 2.65-2.75.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale; light-colored with pink, white, or gray tones speckled with dark minerals; coarse-grained phaneritic texture; specific gravity of 2.65-2.75.
Formation & geological history
Formed by the slow cooling and crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction for dimensional stone, floor tiles, counter tops, and monuments.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of the Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its visibly interlocking quartz, feldspar, and mica crystals. Found globally in continental shields and intrusive plutons.
