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Graphite Mineral Data |
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Graphite Mineral Data |
General Graphite Information |
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 Chemical Formula: |
C |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 12.01 gm |
| Carbon 100.00 % C | |
| ______ | |
| 100.00 % | |
| Empirical Formula: |
C |
| Environment: |
Metamorphosed limestones, organic-rich shales, and coal beds.. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) Prehistoric |
| Locality: |
Ticonderoga, New York. Madagascar and Ceylon. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
From the Greek, graphein, "to write." |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Graphite  |
| Synonym: |
Black Lead |
| Plumbago | |