Graphite | |
Chemical Formula |
C |
Species |
Native Elements |
Crystal System |
Hexagonal |
Mohs Scale |
1-2 |
Specific Gravity |
2.26 |
Color |
Iron-black to steel-gray; deep blue in transmitted light |
Streak |
Black |
Luster |
Sub-Metallic |
Diaphaneity |
Opaque |
Cleavage |
Perfect |
Fracture |
Micaceous |
Crystal Habit:Tabular, six-sided foliated masses, granular to compacted masses |