igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale. Composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase with aphanitic to phaneritic crystal structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale. Composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase with aphanitic to 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
Widely used in construction, architectural monuments, countertops, and decorative stone.
Geological facts
It is the most common rock type in the Earth's continental crust and forms the core of many major mountain ranges.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its interlocking, visible mineral crystals of quartz, pink or white feldspar, and dark biotite mica.
