igneous
Granite
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale with a pinkish-red and speckled color, vitreous to dull luster, and a phaneritic crystal structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale with a pinkish-red and speckled color, vitreous to dull luster, and a phaneritic crystal structure.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling of silica-rich magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Commonly used in construction, architectural facing, countertops, and monumental stone.
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 distinct interlocking grains of quartz, feldspar, and mica, found globally in continental shields.
