igneous
Granite
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, predominantly pink to gray color, vitreous to dull luster, phaneritic crystal structure, specific gravity around 2.75.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, predominantly pink to gray color, vitreous to dull luster, phaneritic crystal structure, specific gravity around 2.75.
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 monuments, countertops, and decorative stone flooring.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of the Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally durable against weathering.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its visible interlocking crystals of quartz, feldspar, and micas; found globally in continental shields.
