igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, visible interlocking crystals of quartz, feldspar, and micas, with a phaneritic texture and dull to glassy luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, visible interlocking crystals of quartz, feldspar, and micas, with a phaneritic texture and dull to glassy luster.
Formation & geological history
Formed through the slow cooling and crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's crust over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction for countertops, flooring, monuments, and as architectural dimension stone.
Geological facts
Granite makes up a major portion of Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally durable against weathering.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its coarse-grained, speckled pink, white, and black mineral assemblage. Commonly found in continental mountain ranges and shields.
