igneous
Granite
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, phaneritic texture with visible interlocking mineral grains, colors range from pink to gray depending on feldspar content, and vitreous to dull luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, phaneritic texture with visible interlocking mineral grains, colors range from pink to gray depending on feldspar content, and vitreous to dull luster.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling and crystallization of silica-rich magma beneath the Earth's crust over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, architectural facades, countertops, monuments, and decorative aggregate.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally resistant to weathering.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its speckled pink, white, and black mineral assemblage of quartz, feldspar, and biotite. Found globally in major mountain ranges and shields.
