These minerals are labeled Carbon Minerals because their atomic percentage of carbon is greater than 50%.
Graphite is a carbon-mineral with valuable use in many everyday items. While graphite does have a burden for locals when mining, the output is significant. While graphite is mainly used in our pencils and electronics, we will also find it in items we otherwise don't necessarily use every day.
Graphite is the only non-metal that can conduct electricity.
Graphite has a melting point of 3600° c.
Graphite is more commonly mined in marble quarries than designated graphite mines.
China (700)
Brazil (96)
Madagascar (47)
Canada (40)
India (35)
Russia (25)
Ukraine (20)
Norway (16)
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