igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale, coarse-grained texture, composed primarily of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase with dull to vitreous luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale, coarse-grained texture, composed primarily of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase with dull to vitreous luster.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, monuments, countertops, and architectural facing stone.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common plutonic rock on Earth's crust and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its speckled pink, white, and gray interlocking mineral crystals; common globally in continental shields.
