Rock Identifier
Granite (Granite; chiefly quartz, feldspar, and mica) — igneous
igneous

Granite

Granite; chiefly quartz, feldspar, and mica

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Coarse-grained, mottled pink, white, and dark minerals with a vitreous-to-dull luster. Quartz hardness is 7 Mohs; feldspars are about 6, and the rock has no consistent cleavage.

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Physical properties

Coarse-grained, mottled pink, white, and dark minerals with a vitreous-to-dull luster. Quartz hardness is 7 Mohs; feldspars are about 6, and the rock has no consistent cleavage.

Formation & geological history

An intrusive igneous rock formed as silica-rich magma cooled slowly underground, allowing visible crystals to grow. Granite bodies formed across many geological ages.

Uses & applications

Used in building stone, countertops, monuments, paving, and decorative landscaping; small specimens are commonly collected.

Geological facts

Pink areas are likely potassium feldspar, pale areas quartz or plagioclase, and dark flecks commonly biotite or amphibole.

Field identification & locations

The visible interlocking crystals and speckled appearance are typical of granite; it is common in continental crust and exposed in mountain ranges worldwide. The photo suggests granite, though the small, blurry specimen limits certainty.