igneous
Red Granite
Intrusive Felsic Igneous Rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, predominantly pink to red color due to potassium feldspar, vitreous luster, phaneritic texture with visible interlocking crystals.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, predominantly pink to red color due to potassium feldspar, vitreous luster, phaneritic texture with visible interlocking crystals.
Formation & geological history
Formed through the slow crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface, typically over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in architectural construction, countertops, monuments, and decorative stone.
Geological facts
The red hue is caused by iron oxide staining within the potassium feldspar crystals during cooling.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its coarse-grained pink and black speckled appearance; common in continental shields worldwide.
