ETYMOLOGY : it comes from the Greek , ραφειν (graphein) that means writing .
SYSTEM CRYSTAL : Hexagonal
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START OF TRAINING : Primary
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MINERAL CLASS : native element
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CHEMICAL, MINERAL ELEMENTS : C
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HARDNESS : 1 to 2 on the Mohs < . / span>
DEPOSITS: China, India, Brazil, north Korea, south Korea, Mexico < . / span>
Mineralogy : Generally graphite occurs in metamorphic rocks , such crystalline limestones, can be found in large plates crystalline or disseminated in small flakes together in a large surface to form a rock. Graphite is black with metallic, refractory brightness and exfoliates easily It is pure carbon, but may be accompanied by iron oxide
MYTHOLOGY AND TRIVIA: in 1789 the famous Prussian mineralogist Abraham Gottlob Werner (1750 Werheran (Saxony) - 1817.), named the graphite and the same term comes from the Greek writing and of this mineral are made mines pencils < . / span>
Properties : it is said that graphite helps to achieve positive results in in judicial matters, also provides interesting financial ideas . Mentally eliminates tensions, the black minerals provide security and stability and keeps away the mental deviations and focuses our attention on the essentials.
Chakras : Sacral
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ZODIAC SIGN: Capricorn
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uSE : Meditation, collection, graphite is used in bricks , it is used in the manufacture of various engineering parts , like pistons, gaskets, washers, bearings, to make electrodes (electrical conductor) etc.
