igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale. Colors range from pink to gray with speckled luster. Composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale. Colors range from pink to gray with speckled luster. Composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling of silica-rich magma far beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, architectural monuments, countertops, and decorative flooring.
Geological facts
Granite forms the core of many major mountain ranges and is the most common continental intrusive rock.
Field identification & locations
Identify by visible interlocking mineral crystals of quartz and feldspar. Found globally in shield areas and mountainous regions.
