igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on the Mohs scale, phaneritic texture with visible interlocking mineral crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica, typically pink, gray, or white in color.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on the Mohs scale, phaneritic texture with visible interlocking mineral crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica, typically pink, gray, or white in color.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling and crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's crust over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction for countertops, flooring, monuments, and as crushed stone for paving.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock in the Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally resistant to weathering.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its coarse-grained, speckled appearance containing glassy quartz and opaque feldspar; found globally in continental shields and mountain ranges.
