Chemical Formula:
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C |
Composition:
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Molecular Weight = 12.01 g |
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Carbon |
100.00 % |
C |
0.00 % |
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0.00 % |
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100.00 % |
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Empirical Formula:
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C |
Environment:
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Metamorphosed limestones, organic-rich shales, and coal beds. |
Locality:
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Ticonderoga, New York. Madagascar and Ceylon.. Link to
MinDat.org
Location Data.
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Name Origin:
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From the Greek, graphein, "to write." |
Synonym:
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Black Lead |
| Plumbago |
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