igneous
Granite
Phaneritic Felsic Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on Mohs scale, speckled pink, white, gray, or black color, dull to vitreous luster, and interlocking crystalline structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on Mohs scale, speckled pink, white, gray, or black color, dull to vitreous luster, and interlocking crystalline structure.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow, underground cooling of magma rich in silica and alkali metal oxides.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, monuments, countertops, and architectural facing stone.
Geological facts
Granite forms the vast majority of Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally resistant to weathering.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its visible, interlocking mineral grains of quartz, feldspar, and mica. Found globally in continental shields.
