igneous
Granite
Granite
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness 6-7, mottled orange, white, and black colors, phaneritic texture, subvitreous luster
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Physical properties
Hardness 6-7, mottled orange, white, and black colors, phaneritic texture, subvitreous luster
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow crystallization of magma below Earth's surface
Uses & applications
Used in construction, monuments, countertops, and decorative stones
Geological facts
Granite is the most common intrusive rock in Earth's continental crust.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its visible mineral crystals (quartz, feldspar, mica/amphibole). Common in mountainous regions and riverbeds.
