igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, pink to gray color with dark speckles, dull to vitreous luster, phaneritic crystal texture, and good cleavage from constituent feldspar minerals.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, pink to gray color with dark speckles, dull to vitreous luster, phaneritic crystal texture, and good cleavage from constituent feldspar minerals.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, architectural monuments, countertops, and decorative stone flooring.
Geological facts
Granite forms the baseline of many continental landmasses and is one of the most abundant intrusive rocks on Earth.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its visible interlocking mineral grains of quartz, feldspar, and biotite mica; found globally in continental shields.
