| 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 |