igneous
Granite
Intrusive Felsic Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale, predominantly pink, white, or gray with visible mineral crystals, vitreous to dull luster, and phaneritic texture.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale, predominantly pink, white, or gray with visible mineral crystals, vitreous to dull luster, and phaneritic texture.
Formation & geological history
Formed through the slow cooling and solidification of magma rich in silica and alkali feldspar deep beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used as a durable building and monumental stone, countertop material, and in road construction.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its interlocking quartz, feldspar, and mica grains; found globally in shields and orogenic belts.
