igneous
Granite
Phaneritic Felsic Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale with a pink, white, or gray mottled color and vitreous luster. Composed primarily of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase with minor micas.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale with a pink, white, or gray mottled color and vitreous luster. Composed primarily of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase with minor micas.
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 for dimensional stone, countertops, floor tiles, and monuments.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of the Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally resistant to weathering.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its interlocking, visible mineral crystals giving a speckled appearance. Found globally in major mountain ranges and continental shields.
