igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale; colors range from pink to gray; phaneritic texture with visible quartz, feldspar, and mica crystals.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale; colors range from pink to gray; phaneritic texture with visible quartz, feldspar, and mica crystals.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling of magma rich in silica and alkali metal oxides deep beneath the Earth's crust over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, architectural building facades, countertops, and monumental stone.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common igneous rock in the Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its speckled appearance and interlocking crystalline grains; found globally in continental shields.
