igneous
Granite
Intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, coarse-grained texture, and colors ranging from pink to gray depending on feldspar content. It has a vitreous to dull luster with quartz, feldspar, and mica minerals.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, coarse-grained texture, and colors ranging from pink to gray depending on feldspar content. It has a vitreous to dull luster with quartz, feldspar, and mica minerals.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling and solidification of magma beneath the Earth's continental crust over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely utilized in construction for dimension stone, countertops, flooring, and monumental architecture.
Geological facts
Granite makes up a major portion of the Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally durable against weathering.
Field identification & locations
Easily identifiable in the field by its interlocking visible mineral grains of quartz, pink or white feldspar, and dark biotite mica. Found globally in ancient shield areas and mountain cores.
