igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on Mohs scale, composed of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase with aphanitic to phaneritic crystalline structure and vitreous luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on Mohs scale, composed of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase with aphanitic to phaneritic crystalline structure and vitreous luster.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow crystallization of magma below Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction for countertops, flooring, and monuments due to its extreme durability.
Geological facts
Granite forms the core of many major mountain ranges and is one of the most abundant rocks in Earth's continental crust.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its speckled pink, white, and black interlocked mineral grains; found globally in shields and orogenic belts.
