igneous
Red Granite
Granite
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, reddish-pink color due to potassium feldspar, dull to vitreous luster, phaneritic crystal structure, and poor cleavage.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, reddish-pink color due to potassium feldspar, dull to vitreous luster, phaneritic crystal structure, and poor cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow crystallization of magma below Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, architectural facades, monuments, and countertops.
Geological facts
Red granite is extremely durable and is often selected for monumental architecture that needs to withstand weathering.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its prominent pinkish-red mineral grains mixed with quartz and black biotite mica, commonly found in continental shields.
