igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, typically gray, pink, or white, with a phaneritic texture and visible quartz, feldspar, and mica crystals.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, typically gray, pink, or white, with a phaneritic texture and visible quartz, feldspar, and mica crystals.
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 is the most common rock of Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally durable against weathering.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its interlocking, coarse-grained mineral crystals; commonly found in mountain ranges and continental shields.
