igneous
Granite
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, typically pink, white, or gray with a phaneritic texture. It exhibits a dull to vitreous luster and contains interlocking quartz, feldspar, and mica crystals.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, typically pink, white, or gray with a phaneritic texture. It exhibits a dull to vitreous luster and contains interlocking quartz, feldspar, and mica crystals.
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 for countertops, flooring, monuments, and curbing due to its high durability.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common intrusive rock on Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its speckled, interlocking mineral grains. It is globally abundant in continental shields and intrusive mountain roots.
