igneous
Granite
Granite
Hard, coarse-grained, typically speckled with light and dark minerals, contains quartz, feldspar, and mica.
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Physical properties
Hard, coarse-grained, typically speckled with light and dark minerals, contains quartz, feldspar, and mica.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow crystallization of magma below Earth's surface.
Uses & applications
Used widely in construction, monuments, and as decorative stone.
Geological facts
Granite is one of the most common rocks in the continental crust.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its coarse-grained texture and composition of quartz, feldspar, and mica. Commonly found in mountainous regions.
