igneous
Pink Granite
Phaneritic intrusive igneous rock (Felsic)
Hardness: 6-7 (Mohs); Color: Pink, salmon, or reddish with grey and black specks; Luster: Dull to vitreous; Structure: Phaneritic (visible crystals); Specific Gravity: 2.63-2.75
- Hardness
- 6-7 (Mohs)
- Color
- Pink, salmon, or reddish with grey and black specks
- Luster
- Dull to vitreous
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Physical properties
Hardness: 6-7 (Mohs); Color: Pink, salmon, or reddish with grey and black specks; Luster: Dull to vitreous; Structure: Phaneritic (visible crystals); Specific Gravity: 2.63-2.75
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow crystallization of silica-rich magma beneath the Earth's surface. The pink color is primarily caused by an abundance of potassium feldspar (orthoclase). It can be found in mountain belts and continental crust worldwide.
Uses & applications
Used extensively in construction for countertops, floor tiles, paving stones, and monuments due to its durability and aesthetic appeal.
Geological facts
Granite is one of the hardest substances in the world, second only to diamonds. It is essentially the 'bedrock' of the Earth's continental mass.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its interlocking crystalline texture and the presence of visible pink orthoclase feldspar, translucent quartz, and dark minerals like biotite. Commonly found in planetary cratons and mountain ranges.
