igneous
Granite
Intrusive Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase. Displays a phaneritic texture with visible interlocking mineral crystals.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, composed mainly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase. Displays a phaneritic texture with visible interlocking mineral crystals.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling of silica-rich magma deep beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction for countertops, flooring, curbing, and monuments due to its extreme durability.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock in the Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally resistant to weathering.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its speckled pink, white, and black mineral grains; found abundantly in continental shield regions worldwide.
