igneous
Granite
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase. Displays a phaneritic texture with pink, white, or gray colors and a dull to subvitreous luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase. Displays a phaneritic texture with pink, white, or gray colors and a dull to subvitreous luster.
Formation & geological history
Formed through the slow crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, architectural building facades, countertops, monuments, and decorative stone.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of the Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally durable against weathering.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its interlocking visible mineral crystals and speckled appearance; common in continental shields and mountain cores.
