Museum Collection
This specimen is part of the museum collection catalog.
Not for Sale.
Graphite
Colombo Mines, Sri Lanka
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| Classification |
Mineral |
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Native Element
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| Origin Location |
Colombo Mines, Sri Lanka |
| Description |
A fine miniature sample of graphite, a form of native carbon, which we suspect is from the ancient Colombo mines of Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon). This sample is very lustrous and slick to the touch, indicative of its pure carbon content. The arrangement of atoms in carbon makes it extremely soft, in contrast with its' dimorph, diamond, which is among the hardest known minerals. |
| Luster |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Luster (Groundmass) |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Optical Phenomena |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Mineral Group / Note |
Not noted, check reference links below. |
| Handling |
No special handling is required. |
| Modifications |
No modifications. |
| Size Group |
Small Cabinet |
| Weight |
Not weighed precisely yet, please inquire. |
| Dimensions |
Not measured precisely yet, please inquire. |
| Quantity |
1 Specimen |
| Mineral List |
Graphite: C
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* Formula chemical names are auto-generated - may be incorrect on complex formulas.
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Specimen Analysis |
Color Table
Colors found in this specimen image are shown below. Higher number indicates greater concentration of that color.
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Calcite var. Panda Acanthite Sphalerite / Galena Pyrite Enstatite var. Bronzite Pyrolusite |
Elements in this Specimen:
Elements that are part of the official chemical structure of the minerals occurring in this specimen are indicated below.
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