igneous
Granite
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale, multicolored (pink, white, gray, black), phaneritic texture, specific gravity of 2.65-2.75.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale, multicolored (pink, white, gray, black), phaneritic texture, specific gravity of 2.65-2.75.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling and solidification of magma deep beneath the Earth's crust over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, architectural facades, countertops, and monumental sculpture.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common plutonic rock on Earth and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Identify by visible interlocking mineral crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica. Found globally in continental shields.
