igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, varied colors including pink, white, and gray, vitreous to dull luster, and phaneritic crystal structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, varied colors including pink, white, and gray, vitreous to dull luster, and phaneritic crystal structure.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling and solidification of magma deep beneath the Earth's continental crust over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in commercial construction, kitchen countertops, monuments, and decorative stone flooring.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of the Earth's continental crust and is frequently used in ancient architecture and modern infrastructure.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified in the field by its visible interlocking mineral grains of quartz, feldspar, and mica; found globally in major mountain ranges and shields.
