igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale, salt-and-pepper coloration (pink/white and black), sub-vitreous luster, and phaneritic coarse-grained crystal structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale, salt-and-pepper coloration (pink/white and black), sub-vitreous luster, and phaneritic coarse-grained crystal structure.
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.
Geological facts
Granite forms the core of many major mountain ranges and is one of the most durable natural building materials.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its interlocking quartz, feldspar, and biotite mica crystals; found globally in continental shields.
