igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, phaneritic texture, and composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, phaneritic texture, and composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase.
Formation & geological history
Forms from the slow cooling of silica-rich magma deep underground, typically over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used as a dimensional stone in construction, monuments, countertops, and floor tiles.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally durable against weathering.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its visible interlocking mineral grains of pink or white feldspar, glassy quartz, and black biotite mica.
