igneous
Granite
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on the Mohs scale, composed primarily of quartz, feldspar, and mica. Displays a phaneritic, coarse-grained texture with pink, white, or gray coloration and vitreous luster.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on the Mohs scale, composed primarily of quartz, feldspar, and mica. Displays a phaneritic, coarse-grained texture with pink, white, or gray coloration and vitreous luster.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling and crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in commercial construction, monuments, countertops, and decorative stone flooring.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally durable against weathering.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its visible interlocking mineral crystals of quartz and feldspar; found globally in continental shields and mountain ranges.
