igneous
Granite
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale. Composed mainly of quartz, feldspar, and mica with a phaneritic, coarse-grained texture.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale. Composed mainly of quartz, feldspar, and mica with a phaneritic, coarse-grained texture.
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, architectural facades, countertops, and monumental 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 by its visible interlocking mineral crystals of pink, white, and black grains. Found globally in major mountain ranges and cratons.
