Graphite

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Mineral class: Native Element
Composition: Carbon
Hardness: 1-2
Luster: Greasy, Metallic, Vitreous, Pearly
Color: Dark or steel grey, black
Streak: Grey or black
Environment: High grade metamorphic rock
Uses: Pencils, Lubricants, Baseball bats, Golf clubs
Comments: Feels greasy. Will mark on paper; easily scratched by fingernail.
Graphite may occur in pure form as sparkly specks in a schist. If so, although the schist itself is hard, the specks of graphite crumble when individually pressed with a fingernail. [graphite.jpg] [carboniteOBU.jpg] [carbonite.jpg]

Mineral class:	Native Element
Composition:	Carbon
Hardness:	1-2
Luster:	Greasy, Metallic, Vitreous, Pearly
Color:	Dark or steel grey, black
Streak:	Grey or black
Environment:	High grade metamorphic rock
Uses:	Pencils, Lubricants, Baseball bats, Golf clubs
Comments:	Feels greasy. Will mark on paper; easily scratched by fingernail. Graphite may occur in pure form as sparkly specks in a schist. If so, although the schist itself is hard, the specks of graphite crumble when individually pressed with a fingernail.