igneous
Granite
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on the Mohs scale, colors ranging from pink to gray, vitreous to dull luster, phaneritic crystal structure with visible mineral grains, specific gravity of 2.65-2.75.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on the Mohs scale, colors ranging from pink to gray, vitreous to dull luster, phaneritic crystal structure with visible mineral grains, specific gravity of 2.65-2.75.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling of silica-rich magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, monument building, countertops, and architectural facing stone.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of the Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its speckled pink, white, and black interlocking mineral crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica.
