igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on Mohs scale, speckled pink/gray/white and black color, dull to vitreous luster, phaneritic crystal structure with visible quartz and feldspar grains.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on Mohs scale, speckled pink/gray/white and black color, dull to vitreous luster, phaneritic crystal structure with visible quartz and feldspar grains.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, monuments, countertops, and decorative architectural stone.
Geological facts
Granite forms the continental crust of the Earth and is among the oldest known rock types.
Field identification & locations
Identified by visible interlocking mineral crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica; found globally in mountainous regions and shield areas.
