igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase. Displays a phaneritic texture with a dull to vitreous luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase. Displays a phaneritic texture with a dull to vitreous luster.
Formation & geological history
Formed through the slow crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, architectural facades, countertops, and monumental stone work.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common plutonic rock on Earth's crust and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its visible interlocking mineral grains of quartz, pink or white feldspar, and dark biotite mica. Found globally in continental shields.
