igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, typically pink, white, or gray with a phaneritic crystal texture and vitreous luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, typically pink, white, or gray with a phaneritic crystal texture and vitreous luster.
Formation & geological history
Formed through the slow crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Extensively used in construction, architectural monuments, countertops, and dimension stone.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common plutonic rock on Earth's crust and forms the primary basement rock of many continental shields.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its interlocking quartz, feldspar, and mica crystals; found globally in mountainous regions and major cratons.
