igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on the Mohs scale, coarse-grained phaneritic texture, and vitreous to dull luster. Composed primarily of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase with biotite and amphibole.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on the Mohs scale, coarse-grained phaneritic texture, and vitreous to dull luster. Composed primarily of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase with biotite and amphibole.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling of silica-rich magma deep underground, occurring across all major continental shields.
Uses & applications
Widely used in dimensional stone, construction, monuments, countertops, and architectural facing.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common plutonic rock on Earth and forms the foundation of many continental mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its distinctive interlocking pink, white, and black mineral crystals visible to the naked eye.
