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Graphite structure ‒ Modification of carbon
**Formula:** C
**Atomic number:** 6
**International title:** carboneum
**Mohs scale hardness:** 1 up to 1,5
**Crystal system:** Hexagonal system
**Crystal habit:** Graphite forms mostly flakes
**Information:** Graphite (graphite) is a black, opaque metallic and shiny mineral. It conducts heat and electricity very well. It is heat resistant up to 3000 ºC. Individual layers of six numerous cycles are interconnected by van der Waals forces that can move, resulting in that graphite (graphite) writings.
**Use:** It is used to produce pencils, electrodes, crucibles for metallurgy, lubricants and pigments.
