igneous
Granite
Phaneritic felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, speckled pink, white, grey, or black color, vitreous luster, coarse-grained phaneritic texture, specific gravity of 2.65 to 2.75.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, speckled pink, white, grey, or black color, vitreous luster, coarse-grained phaneritic texture, specific gravity of 2.65 to 2.75.
Formation & geological history
Formed by the slow, underground cooling of silica-rich magma over millions of years, commonly found in continental crusts.
Uses & applications
Widely used in building construction, countertops, monuments, and curbing due to its high 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 by its interlocking visible crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica. Found globally in continental shields.
