igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on the Mohs scale, pink to red color with black speckles, sub-metallic to vitreous luster, phaneritic crystal structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on the Mohs scale, pink to red color with black speckles, sub-metallic to vitreous luster, phaneritic crystal structure.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling of silica-rich magma deep beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, monument building, countertops, and decorative architectural stone.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of the Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally durable against weathering.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its distinct interlocking crystals of quartz, feldspar, and biotite mica; found globally in continental shields.
