igneous
Granite
Plutonic Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, commonly pink, white, or gray with a phaneritic texture. Composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, commonly pink, white, or gray with a phaneritic texture. Composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling of silica-rich magma far beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction for dimension stone, architectural facing, monuments, and countertops.
Geological facts
Granite forms the baseline of many continental landmasses and is one of the most durable natural building stones.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by visible interlocking mineral crystals of quartz and feldspar; found globally in continental shields.
