igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, typically pink, white, or gray with a phaneritic texture. Composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, typically pink, white, or gray with a phaneritic texture. Composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow crystallization of magma beneath Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, countertops, monuments, and architectural facings.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its visible interlocking mineral grains (salt-and-pepper appearance); found globally in ancient cratons and mountain belts.
