igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, granular phaneritic texture with pink or greyish colors, dull to vitreous luster, composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, granular phaneritic texture with pink or greyish colors, dull to vitreous luster, composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling of silica-rich magma deep underground, commonly associated with continental crust and mountain building events.
Uses & applications
Widely used in dimensional stone, construction, monuments, countertops, and floor tiles.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common intrusive rock on Earth's crust and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Identified by visible interlocking mineral crystals of quartz and feldspar; commonly found in continental shields and intrusive plutons.
