igneous
Granite
Intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on Mohs scale; typically pink, white, grey, or black; phaneritic texture with visible quartz, feldspar, and mica grains; specific gravity of 2.65 to 2.75.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on Mohs scale; typically pink, white, grey, or black; phaneritic texture with visible quartz, feldspar, and mica grains; specific gravity of 2.65 to 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, monument building, countertops, and architectural facing stone.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of the Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its speckled, coarse-grained crystalline appearance; found abundantly in shield areas and mountain belts worldwide.
