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Yes, there are some very large reserves of graphite in the US. However, graphite is no longer mined in the US because graphite can be synthetically produced using petroleum coke. Petroleum coke is much more pure and economic form of graphite.
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What minerals are found in a pencil?
The part of the pencil that does the actual writing, called the pencil lead, is actually made of a mineral called graphite.
Will graphite leave a clear streak?
Graphite is a mineral that does not leave a clear streak.
Is graphite metallic or non metallic?
Graphite is not metallic it just "shines" when the light shines on it
What is on the inside of a pencil?
The inside of a pencil is called "lead". It is graphite and it is what allows the pencil to write.The outer shell of a pencil consists of wood whilst the inside usually contains a stick of graphite/lead that can vary in width.
What are common uses of graphite?
Graphite is a grayish black greasy substance. It is used as a lubricant and is commonly used in the industrial industry.
Is graphite mostly found in US?
it is found in every country of the world!
Where is grapite found?
In nature, graphite is found as flake, vein, or amorphous form. Graphite is polymorph of carbon. Graphite is a non-metal that is a conductor of electricity.
Where is graphite for pencils found?
sometimes under ground.but as graphite is a rock it is mostly found in its rocky form
Which minerals are found in graphite?
Carbon
What mineral is found in a pencil?
Graphite
What mineral is found in pencil?
Graphite
Where is graphite found in New York?
willamsburg
What begins with g that is found in a pencil?
Graphite
Is Graphite found close to the Earth's crust?
Yes, it is. You can read more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphite
What 2 forms of carbon are found in nature?
Diamond and Graphite are the two pure forms of carbon
What matter is found in pencil?
Graphite is used in pencils.
Which district of tamilnadu is graphite found largely?
sivaganga
