igneous
Granite
Intrusive felsic igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, coarse-grained texture, typically pink, white, or gray with black specks. Composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, coarse-grained texture, typically pink, white, or gray with black specks. Composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow crystallization of magma far beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction for countertops, floor tiles, curbing, and monuments due to its extreme durability.
Geological facts
Granite makes up a major part of continental crust and is the chief rock of many mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its interlocking, visible mineral crystals of quartz and feldspar; found globally in continental shields.
