igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectMohs hardness of 6-7, pink to gray color, dull to vitreous luster, phaneritic crystal structure, and specific gravity of 2.65-2.75.
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Physical properties
Mohs hardness of 6-7, pink to gray color, dull to vitreous luster, phaneritic crystal structure, and specific gravity of 2.65-2.75.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling of silica-rich magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, architectural monuments, countertops, and decorative aggregate.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally durable against weathering.
Field identification & locations
Identify by visible interlocking mineral crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica; found globally in continental shields.
