igneous
Granite
Granite (felsic intrusive igneous rock)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on the Mohs scale, typically pink, white, or gray with a phaneritic (coarse-grained) texture and vitreous luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on the Mohs scale, typically pink, white, or gray with a phaneritic (coarse-grained) texture and vitreous luster.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow crystallization of magma deep beneath the Earth's crust over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, monuments, countertops, and architectural facing stone.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of Earth's continental crust and is frequently found in major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its visible interlocking crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica. Found globally in continental shields.
