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 grains, color ranges from pink to gray, vitreous to dull luster, specific gravity of 2.65-2.75.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on the Mohs scale, phaneritic texture with visible interlocking mineral grains, color ranges from pink to gray, vitreous to dull luster, specific gravity of 2.65-2.75.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling and crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, architectural monuments, countertops, and decorative stone flooring.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of the Earth's continental crust and is frequently found in major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its speckled pink, white, black, and gray crystalline appearance; found globally in continental shields and intrusive plutons.
