igneous
Granite
Phaneritic felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on the Mohs scale, pink to gray color, vitreous luster, granular crystal structure, specific gravity around 2.65.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on the Mohs scale, pink to gray color, vitreous luster, granular crystal structure, specific gravity around 2.65.
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, monument building, countertops, and architectural facing stone.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock type in the Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its interlocking visible grains of quartz, feldspar, and mica. Found globally in continental shields.
