igneous
Granite
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, colors ranging from pink to gray, dull to sub-vitreous luster, phaneritic crystal structure with visible quartz and feldspar grains.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, colors ranging from pink to gray, dull to sub-vitreous luster, phaneritic crystal structure with visible quartz and feldspar grains.
Formation & geological history
Formed through the slow cooling of magma rich in silica and alkali metals deep beneath Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction for countertops, flooring, monuments, and as crushed stone for infrastructure projects.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common igneous rock in Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its interlocking, coarse-grained crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica; found globally in shield areas and mountainous regions.
