igneous
Granite
Intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, mottled pink, white, and grey colors, with a granular and phaneritic crystal structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, mottled pink, white, and grey colors, with a granular and phaneritic crystal structure.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling of silica-rich magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in commercial construction, kitchen countertops, monuments, and decorative architectural stone.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of the Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by visible interlocking quartz, feldspar, and mica crystals; found globally in shield areas and mountainous regions.
