Rock Identifier
Granite (Granite (Mainly Quartz: SiO2, Feldspar: KAlSi3O8 – NaAlSi3O8 – CaAl2Si2O8, and Mica)) — igneous
igneous

Granite

Granite (Mainly Quartz: SiO2, Feldspar: KAlSi3O8 – NaAlSi3O8 – CaAl2Si2O8, and Mica)

Hardness: 6–7 Mohs; Color: Pink, white, and grey; Luster: Vitreous to dull; Crystal structure: Phaneritic (coarse-grained); Cleavage: Indistinct; Specific Gravity: 2.63 - 2.75

Hardness
6–7 Mohs
Color
Pink, white, and grey
Luster
Vitreous to dull
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Physical properties

Hardness: 6–7 Mohs; Color: Pink, white, and grey; Luster: Vitreous to dull; Crystal structure: Phaneritic (coarse-grained); Cleavage: Indistinct; Specific Gravity: 2.63 - 2.75

Formation & geological history

Formed from the slow crystallization of magma below Earth's surface (intrusive). It is extremely old, usually found in the continental crust dating back to the Precambrian era.

Uses & applications

Extensively used in construction for countertops, floor tiles, paving stones, curbing, monuments, and as a decorative stone in landscaping.

Geological facts

Granite is the most common rock in the continental crust. It forms the core of many mountain ranges, such as the Sierra Nevada and the Himalayas.

Field identification & locations

Identify in the field by its visible interlocking crystals of pink orthoclase feldspar, white quartz, and black mica or hornblende. It is found in 'pluton' formations worldwide, such as in Yosemite National Park.

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