igneous
Granite
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on the Mohs scale, composed primarily of quartz, feldspar, and mica. Typically displays a phaneritic, coarse-grained texture with pink, white, gray, or speckled coloration and a vitreous to dull luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on the Mohs scale, composed primarily of quartz, feldspar, and mica. Typically displays a phaneritic, coarse-grained texture with pink, white, gray, or speckled coloration and a vitreous to dull luster.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years, commonly found in continental crusts.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction for dimensional stone, floor tiles, countertops, and monuments due to its extreme durability.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common igneous rock in the Earth's continental crust and is the primary component of many mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its visible interlocking crystals of quartz and feldspar; commonly found in quarries worldwide.
