igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, pink to grey color, vitreous to dull luster, phaneritic crystal structure, and a specific gravity around 2.65.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, pink to grey color, vitreous to dull luster, phaneritic crystal structure, and a specific gravity around 2.65.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow crystallization of magma beneath Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, monuments, countertops, and architectural facing.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock in the continental crust and serves as a primary building block of mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its distinct interlocking crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica; found worldwide in continental shields.
