igneous
Pink Granite
Granite
Hardness: 6 on the Mohs scale. Color: Pink to reddish due to potassium feldspar. Luster: Vitreous to dull. Crystal structure: Phaneritic (coarse-grained). Cleavage: Poor. Specific gravity: 2.65 to 2.75.
- Hardness
- 6 on the Mohs scale
- Color
- Pink to reddish due to potassium feldspar
- Luster
- Vitreous to dull
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Physical properties
Hardness: 6 on the Mohs scale. Color: Pink to reddish due to potassium feldspar. Luster: Vitreous to dull. Crystal structure: Phaneritic (coarse-grained). Cleavage: Poor. Specific gravity: 2.65 to 2.75.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling and crystallization of magma rich in silica and alkali metal oxides beneath the Earth's surface.
Uses & applications
Used in construction, countertops, monuments, and architectural facings.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common intrusive rock in the Earth's continental crust and is frequently found in continental shield areas.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its visible interlocking crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica. Commonly found worldwide in mountainous regions and shield areas.
