igneous
Granite
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, salt-and-pepper coloration, dull to vitreous luster, phaneritic crystal texture, specific gravity of 2.65 to 2.75.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, salt-and-pepper coloration, dull to vitreous luster, phaneritic crystal texture, specific gravity of 2.65 to 2.75.
Formation & geological history
Formed through the slow cooling of silica-rich magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, monument building, countertops, and architectural facing.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common plutonic rock in the Earth's crust and forms the foundation of many continental mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its interlocking visible crystals of quartz, feldspar, and biotite mica; found globally in continental shields.
