igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, with a phaneritic, coarse-grained crystal structure. Colors typically range from pink to gray depending on the feldspar and quartz content, exhibiting a vitreous to dull luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, with a phaneritic, coarse-grained crystal structure. Colors typically range from pink to gray depending on the feldspar and quartz content, exhibiting a vitreous to dull luster.
Formation & geological history
Formed through the slow cooling and crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's continental crust over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used as a durable dimension stone in construction, monuments, countertops, and architectural facing.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of the Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally resistant to weathering.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified in the field by visible interlocking crystals of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase, commonly found in shield areas and mountain roots.
