igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, typically pink, white, or gray with speckled dark minerals, vitreous luster, and a phaneritic crystal structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, typically pink, white, or gray with speckled dark minerals, vitreous luster, and a phaneritic crystal structure.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow crystallization of magma deep beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction for dimensional stone, floor tiles, countertops, and monumental architecture.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of the Earth's continental crust and is completely absent from oceanic crust.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified in the field by its interlocking visible crystals of quartz, feldspar, and micas, and found globally in major mountain belts and shields.
