igneous
Granite
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale. Colors range from pink to gray with visible quartz, feldspar, and mica crystals. Dull to subvitreous luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale. Colors range from pink to gray with visible quartz, feldspar, and mica crystals. Dull to subvitreous luster.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling of silica-rich magma far beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction for countertops, flooring, monuments, and architectural facings.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common plutonic rock on Earth and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its speckled, coarse-grained interlocking mineral crystals. Found globally in continental shields.
