igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, predominantly pink, white, and gray with a vitreous to dull luster. Composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase with a phaneritic crystal structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, predominantly pink, white, and gray with a vitreous to dull luster. Composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase with a phaneritic crystal structure.
Formation & geological history
Formed through the slow cooling and crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction for countertops, flooring, curbing, and monuments due to its exceptional durability.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of the Earth's continental crust and makes up the core of many mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its visibly speckled, interlocking mineral grains of quartz and feldspar; found globally in continental shields.
