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, specific gravity around 2.75.
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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, specific gravity around 2.75.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, monuments, countertops, and architectural facing stone.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of the Earth's continental crust and is famously found in mountain ranges like the Sierra Nevada.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its visible interlocking mineral grains of quartz, feldspar, and mica. Found globally in continental shields.
