igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale, speckled pink/white and black color, sub-conchoidal fracture, phaneritic texture with visible quartz, feldspar, and biotite crystals.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale, speckled pink/white and black color, sub-conchoidal fracture, phaneritic texture with visible quartz, feldspar, and biotite crystals.
Formation & geological history
Formed by the slow crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, architectural building facades, countertops, and monumental sculpture.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of the Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally durable against weathering.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its interlocking, coarse-grained crystals of quartz and feldspar; commonly found in continental shield regions and mountain ranges worldwide.
