igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, typically pink to gray with a speckled appearance due to mineral grains, vitreous to dull luster, and phaneritic crystal structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, typically pink to gray with a speckled appearance due to mineral grains, vitreous to dull luster, and phaneritic crystal structure.
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 for countertops, flooring, monuments, and as architectural stone.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock in the Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally durable against weathering.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its interlocking quartz, feldspar, and mica crystals, and is found globally in mountainous regions and shields.
