igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale, composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase. Features a phaneritic texture with visible interlocking mineral crystals ranging in color from pink to gray with a vitreous to dull luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale, composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase. Features a phaneritic texture with visible interlocking mineral crystals ranging in color from pink to gray with a vitreous to dull luster.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow crystallization of magma deep beneath the Earth's crust over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, architectural monuments, countertops, and decorative facing stone.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of the Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally durable against weathering.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified in the field by its distinct speckled pink and gray crystalline matrix. Found abundantly in continental shield areas worldwide.
