igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale. Colors range from pink to gray with a phaneritic, granular texture.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale. Colors range from pink to gray with a phaneritic, granular texture.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow crystallization of magma beneath Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, monuments, countertops, and decorative stone.
Geological facts
Granite is the primary component of Earth's continental crust.
Field identification & locations
Identified by visible interlocking quartz, feldspar, and mica crystals. Found globally in major mountain ranges and shields.
