igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale with a granular, phaneritic crystal structure. Displays pink, white, gray, or black colors with a vitreous to dull luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale with a granular, phaneritic crystal structure. Displays pink, white, gray, or black colors with a vitreous to dull luster.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling of silica-rich magma deep underground, typically over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in commercial construction, monuments, countertops, and decorative architectural stone.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common igneous rock in Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by visible interlocking quartz, feldspar, and mica grains. Found globally in shield areas and mountain roots.
