igneous
Granite
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, varying colors from pink to gray, dull to subvitreous luster, and a phaneritic crystal structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, varying colors from pink to gray, dull to subvitreous luster, and a phaneritic crystal structure.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling of silica-rich magma deep beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction for countertops, flooring, curbing, and monuments due to its extreme durability.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of the Earth's continental crust and is frequently found in major mountain ranges worldwide.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its visible interlocking crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica; found globally in shields and orogenic belts.
