igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, predominantly pink, white, or gray with vitreous luster and a phaneritic crystal structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, predominantly pink, white, or gray with vitreous luster and a phaneritic crystal structure.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling of silica-rich magma deep beneath the Earth's crust over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in architectural construction, countertops, monuments, and as a decorative stone.
Geological facts
Granite makes up a major part of continental crust and is one of the most durable natural building stones available.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its interlocking visible grains of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase, commonly found globally in mountain ranges.
