igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, typically gray, pink, or white with a phaneritic texture. Composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, typically gray, pink, or white with a phaneritic texture. Composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase.
Formation & geological history
Formed by the slow cooling and solidification of magma deep beneath the Earth's continental crust over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, architectural monuments, countertops, and decorative stone flooring.
Geological facts
Granite makes up a major portion of the Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally resistant to weathering.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its visible interlocking mineral crystals; found globally in major mountain ranges and shield areas.
