igneous
Granite
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, colors range from pink to gray, sub-to-euhedral crystal structure, and a phaneritic texture with visible quartz, feldspar, and mica grains.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, colors range from pink to gray, sub-to-euhedral crystal structure, and a phaneritic texture with visible quartz, feldspar, and mica grains.
Formation & geological history
Formed through 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 Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally durable against weathering.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its interlocking crystal grains of quartz and feldspar; commonly found in major mountain ranges and shield areas globally.
