igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on Mohs scale, typically pink, white, or gray with dark mineral flecks. It has a phaneritic, coarse-grained crystalline texture with quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on Mohs scale, typically pink, white, or gray with dark mineral flecks. It has a phaneritic, coarse-grained crystalline texture with quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling and solidification of molten magma deep beneath the Earth's crust over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction for dimensional stone, floor tiles, countertops, and architectural monuments.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally resistant to weathering.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its interlocking visible crystals of quartz, feldspar, and dark biotite mica. Common worldwide in continental shields and mountain cores.
