Color | Black, Steel gray |
Hardness | 1.0 - 2.0 (Mohs scale) |
Density | 1.9 - 2.3 g/cm³ |
Transparency | Opaque |
Fracture | Uneven |
Luster | Metallic, Pearly |
Cleavage | Perfect (basal) |
Streak | Black |
Composition | Carbon (C) |
Specific Gravity | 2.09 - 2.23 g/cm³ |
Refractive Index | Not Applicable |
Surface | Shiny, Metallic |
Texture | Smooth, Greasy feel |
Shape | Crystalline, Flaky, Plate-like |