igneous
Granite
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on Mohs scale, colors vary from pink to gray, phaneritic texture with visible interlocking mineral crystals, specific gravity around 2.65.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on Mohs scale, colors vary from pink to gray, phaneritic texture with visible interlocking mineral crystals, specific gravity around 2.65.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling of magma rich in silica and alkali feldspar deep beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, architectural monuments, countertops, and as crushed stone for paving.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock in the Earth's continental crust and provides the foundation for many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its distinctive speckled appearance of quartz, feldspar, and mica grains; found globally in shields and orogenic belts.
