igneous
Granite
Plutonic 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, composed mainly of quartz, feldspar, and mica with aphanitic to phaneritic crystal structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on the Mohs scale, colors ranging from pink to gray, vitreous to dull luster, composed mainly of quartz, feldspar, and mica with aphanitic to phaneritic crystal structure.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling and crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, monuments, countertops, and architectural facing due to its durability and aesthetic appeal.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of the Earth's continental crust and is frequently found in major mountain ranges worldwide.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its visible interlocking crystals of quartz, pink or white feldspar, and dark biotite mica. Found abundantly in continental shields.
