igneous
Granite
Intrusive felsic igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase. Displays a phaneritic texture with pink, white, or gray colors and a dull to vitreous luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase. Displays a phaneritic texture with pink, white, or gray colors and a dull to vitreous luster.
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 makes up a major part of the Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally resistant to weathering.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its visible interlocking mineral crystals; found globally in continental shields and mountain ranges.
