igneous
Granite
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, pink, white, grey, or black color, dull to glassy luster, phaneritic crystal structure, specific gravity around 2.75
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, pink, white, grey, or black color, dull to glassy luster, phaneritic crystal structure, specific gravity around 2.75
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling of magma rich in silica and alkali metal oxides beneath the Earth's surface, dating across various geological eras
Uses & applications
Used in construction, monuments, countertops, flooring, and as crushed stone in civil engineering projects
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of the Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally durable against weathering
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its visibly interlocked mineral crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica; found globally in continental shields and mountain belts
