igneous
Granite
Plutonic igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on Mohs scale, mottled pink/gray/white color, dull to vitreous luster, phaneritic crystal structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on Mohs scale, mottled pink/gray/white color, dull to vitreous luster, phaneritic crystal structure.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling of silica-rich magma deep underground, typically Precambrian to Cenozoic in age.
Uses & applications
Widely used in building construction, countertops, monuments, and crushed stone aggregates.
Geological facts
Granite is the primary component of Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally resistant to weathering.
Field identification & locations
Identify by visible interlocking mineral grains of quartz, feldspar, and mica; found globally in continental shields.
