igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase. Color varies from pink to gray with a phaneritic, coarse-grained texture and dull to vitreous luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase. Color varies from pink to gray with a phaneritic, coarse-grained texture and dull to vitreous luster.
Formation & geological history
Formed through the slow cooling and crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, architectural monuments, countertops, and decorative stone flooring.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of the Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally resistant to weathering.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified in the field by its visible interlocking crystals of quartz, feldspar, and dark micas. Found globally in major mountain ranges and continental shields.
