igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on the Mohs scale, phaneritic texture with visible mineral grains, typically pink, white, or gray with a vitreous to dull luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on the Mohs scale, phaneritic texture with visible mineral grains, typically pink, white, or gray with a vitreous to dull luster.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow crystallization of magma below Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, architectural building facades, countertops, and monumental stone.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock in Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its interlocking grains of quartz, feldspar, and dark biotite mica; found globally in continental shields.
