igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive 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 visible interlocking mineral crystals ranging in color from pink to gray.
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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 visible interlocking mineral crystals ranging in color from pink to gray.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling and crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Extensively used in construction, architectural monuments, countertops, and decorative stone flooring.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common intrusive rock on Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its coarse-grained, speckled appearance containing visible glassy quartz and opaque feldspar crystals. Found globally in continental shields and intrusive plutons.
