igneous
Granite
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale, composed primarily of quartz, feldspar, and mica. Displays a phaneritic, coarse-grained texture with pink, white, and black speckling and a vitreous to dull luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale, composed primarily of quartz, feldspar, and mica. Displays a phaneritic, coarse-grained texture with pink, white, and black speckling and a vitreous to dull luster.
Formation & geological history
Formed through 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 architectural facings.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common igneous rock in the Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its interlocking visible mineral crystals, particularly clear quartz and pink or white feldspar. Found globally in continental shields.
