igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, typically pink, white, or gray with dark speckles, dull to vitreous luster, phaneritic crystal structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, typically pink, white, or gray with dark speckles, dull to vitreous luster, 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 construction, architectural building facades, countertops, and monumental sculptures due to its exceptional durability.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common plutonic rock on Earth and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified in the field by its interlocking visible crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica; found globally in continental shields.
