igneous
Granite
Intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale. Colors range from pink to gray with visible quartz, feldspar, and mica crystals. It exhibits a phaneritic texture and vitreous luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale. Colors range from pink to gray with visible quartz, feldspar, and mica crystals. It exhibits a phaneritic texture and vitreous luster.
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, monument building, countertops, and architectural facing.
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 interlocking mineral grains visible to the naked eye, particularly glassy quartz and pink or white feldspar. Found globally in continental shields and mountain cores.
