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Graphite - Mineral Properties and Uses |
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Uses |
Graphite uses include: pencil lead, oil, lubricant. |
Color |
black |
Streak |
black |
Luster |
dull metallic |
Diaphaneity |
opaque |
Cleavage |
perfect |
Hardness |
1.0 - 2.0 |
Specific Gravity |
2.1 - 2.3 |
Distinguishing
Characteristics |
color, streak, feel, specific gravity |
Crystal System |
hexagonal |
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Graphite from Madagascar.
These are grain size flakes of graphite.
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Graphite from Kropfmuhl, Austria.
Specimen is approximately 1-1/2 inches (3.8 centimeters) across.
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Graphite in schist from Essex County, New York.
Specimen is approximately 5 inches (12.7 centimeters) across.
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Graphite in schist from Essex County, New York.
Specimen is approximately 5 inches (12.7 centimeters) across.
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