igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, predominantly pink, white, or gray with black speckles, dull to sub-vitreous luster, and phaneritic coarse-grained texture.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, predominantly pink, white, or gray with black speckles, dull to sub-vitreous luster, and phaneritic coarse-grained texture.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, architectural building facades, countertops, and monuments.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of the Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its visible interlocking crystals of quartz, feldspar, and micas; found globally in continental shields.
