igneous
Red Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, pink to red color due to potassium feldspar, vitreous luster, and phaneritic coarse-grained crystal structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, pink to red color due to potassium feldspar, vitreous luster, and phaneritic coarse-grained crystal structure.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow cooling of magma rich in silica and alkali elements deep beneath the Earth's crust.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, architectural cladding, monuments, and countertops.
Geological facts
Red granite is extremely durable and weather-resistant, making ancient Egyptian monuments and modern buildings endure for millennia.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by interlocking crystals of pink feldspar, clear quartz, and dark biotite mica; found globally in continental shields.
