igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, predominantly pink, white, or gray with speckled dark minerals. Displays a granular phaneritic crystal structure with vitreous luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, predominantly pink, white, or gray with speckled dark minerals. Displays a granular phaneritic crystal structure with vitreous luster.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling and crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's continental crust over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction for countertops, flooring, monuments, and as crushed aggregate in civil engineering projects.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common intrusive rock on Earth and forms the major part of all continental mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its visible interlocking crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica. Found worldwide in ancient shield areas and mountain roots.
