Graphite

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Graphite

Graphite

C

Allotrope of carbon, mineral, substance

Properties

Chemical formula
C
Group
Elements
Crystal system
Hexagonal
Hardness (Mohs)
1,5
Color
Black
Luster
—
Streak
Black
Density
2,16 g/cm³
Cleavage
—
Fracture
—
Tenacity
—
Crystal habit
—
Transparency
—
Space group
P6₃/mmc
Fluorescence
—
Magnetism
—
Radioactivity
—
Refractive index
—
Optical character
—
Birefringence
—
Pleochroism
—
Strunz classification
1.CB.05a
Dana classification
1.3.6.2
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Gr
Locality
—
Type locality
—
Discovery year
—

Etymology

Named after writing

Source: Wikidata

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