igneous
Granite
Granite
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, pink to grey color, vitreous to dull luster, phaneritic crystal structure, and specific gravity around 2.65.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, pink to grey color, vitreous to dull luster, phaneritic crystal structure, and specific gravity around 2.65.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling of silica-rich magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction for countertops, flooring, and monuments due to its extreme durability.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of the Earth's continental crust and is not found anywhere else in the solar system.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its distinct interlocking crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica; found globally in major mountain belts and shields.
