igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, with a phaneritic texture showing visible interlocking crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica. Colors range from pink to gray with a dull to sub-vitreous luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, with a phaneritic texture showing visible interlocking crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica. Colors range from pink to gray with a dull to sub-vitreous luster.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, architectural monuments, countertops, and decorative stone.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common intrusive rock on Earth's continents and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its speckled, coarse-grained appearance and hardness, commonly found in continental shield areas.
