igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, mottled pink, white, and black coloration, phaneritic texture, and specific gravity around 2.65 to 2.75.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, mottled pink, white, and black coloration, phaneritic texture, and specific gravity around 2.65 to 2.75.
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 products.
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 its visible interlocking mineral grains of quartz, feldspar, and biotite mica; found globally in continental shields.
