igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale, composed primarily of quartz, feldspar, and mica. Displays aphanitic to phaneritic texture with pink, white, grey, or black coloration.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale, composed primarily of quartz, feldspar, and mica. Displays aphanitic to phaneritic texture with pink, white, grey, or black coloration.
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, monuments, countertops, and architectural facing stone.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of the Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its visible interlocking mineral crystals of quartz and feldspar; found globally in continental shields.
