igneous
Granite
Intrusive Felsic Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale, colors range from pink to gray, phaneritic crystal texture with visible quartz, feldspar, and mica grains.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale, colors range from pink to gray, phaneritic crystal texture with visible quartz, feldspar, and mica grains.
Formation & geological history
Formed by the slow cooling of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years, common in continental crust.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction for countertops, flooring, monuments, and architectural facings.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally durable against weathering.
Field identification & locations
Identify by interlocking, visible mineral crystals of quartz and feldspar; found globally in major mountain ranges and shields.
