igneous
Granite
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale, coarse-grained texture, composed primarily of quartz, feldspar, and mica with variable pink, white, or gray colors.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale, coarse-grained texture, composed primarily of quartz, feldspar, and mica with variable pink, white, or gray colors.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling and crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, architectural building facades, monuments, countertops, and decorative landscaping.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Identify by visible interlocking mineral crystals of quartz and feldspar; found globally in continental shields and intrusive plutons.
