igneous
Granite
Intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, speckled pink and gray color, dull to vitreous luster, phaneritic crystal structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, speckled pink and gray color, dull to vitreous luster, phaneritic crystal structure.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling of silica-rich magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in commercial construction, kitchen countertops, monuments, and decorative stone flooring.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally durable against weathering.
Field identification & locations
Identified by visible interlocking mineral crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica; found globally in mountainous regions.
