igneous
Granite
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale. Composed of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase with aphanitic or phaneritic texture.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale. Composed of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase with aphanitic or phaneritic texture.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow crystallization of magma below Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, monuments, countertops, and architectural facing stone.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock type in Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Identified by visible interlocking mineral crystals of quartz and feldspar. Found globally in shield areas and mountain roots.
